Birthday parties are fun, but you want to add a little science to your kid’s next birthday bash? We totally agree with you. Why not make learning fun for kids through simple yet impactful science experiments that are both entertaining and educational. Here are some fascinating science themed party tricks, games and cocktail ideas that surely will make your science party a huge success.
Taste Tests
Kids will love this game, as it tests their ability as a super taster. You will need a super taster test kit for this, kit is readily available over Amazon. The kit has taste test strips that are coated with thiourea, PTC and sodium benzonate that kids are able to taste depending on their genes. Kids will love when they are able to taste differently from their friends due to genetic differences.
Scientific Party Tricks
Oobleck Dance Party
Teach kids about the non-Newtonian fluids with an oobleck, a mix of cornstarch and water. Adding some colors to the mix will be added advantage. Now put the mix on a cookie sheet and place it near a subwoofer. The mix will dance to different types of music.
Note: You might want to learn about non-Newtonian fluids beforehand.
Vinegar Volcano
This one is an old-school science trick, but it always gets kids excited. To start with, create dough with 6 cups of flour, 4 tablespoons cooking oil, 2 cups of salt and 2 cups of water; make sure the mixture is firm and smooth.
Now you need a soda bottle to build the mountain. Put the bottle in a pan or shallow dish and shape the dough around the bottle in the shape of a mountain. Don’t cover the hole of the bottle. Also make sure the dough doesn’t fall in.
Fill the bottle with warm water to three quarters and add a few drops of food coloring. Now add 5 drops of liquid detergent and 2 tablespoons of baking soda to the mix.
To see your volcano in action, add vinegar to the bottle slowly and step back.
Science Games
Science theme charades are excellent games to teach the little ones, a thing or two about the joy of science. Science Pictionary is one such game in which you make use of images to reinforce scientific concepts in kids. Based on your guests’ interest and knowledge level you can design this game to be entertaining and educating.
We tried to list some of the best tested and tried science tricks and games here that will make your science party a huge success. However, remember you are only limited by your creativity when it comes to science parties.