We've ranked our favorite educational messy science experiments by messiness!
Every year, Orlando Science Center staff celebrates "Mess Month" which features some of gooiest, slimiest, messiest activities on a giant scale. Think foam-splosion, pendulum painting, pools of slime... you get the picture. We love our mess-tivities so much that we wanted to make sure you could enjoy educational messy science experiments all year long, so we adapted some of our favorites projects so you could try them at home!
From the ultimate slime time to some good clean fun will minimal clean-up,find them all in one place below! Be sure to use the Mess-O-Meter rating to find a mess-tivity fit for you! If you take any photos, don't forget to share them with us on social media by tagging Orlando Science Center and using #OSCatHome or you can submit them directly through our Science Showcase.
1. Ooey-GooeyOobleck
Mess-O-Meter Level: Very Messy
Make a big mess with just two ingredients! Learn about the states of matter and viscosity, practice lab skills like measuring and mixing with this educational messy science experiment that's so fun, you won't even realize you're learning!
2. Cool and Colorful Ice Chalk
Mess-O-Meter Level: Moderately Messy
The mess never bothered us anyway! Step up your driveway art with the coolest sidewalk chalk around! Just be sure to wash away your artwork when you're finished to avoid stains.
3. Forensic Science Spatter Painting
Mess-O-Meter Level: Moderately Messy
I spy with my little eye some messy fun! This educational messy science experiment will leave you with some new vocabulary words and a work of art!
4. Colorful Coffee Filter Experiment
Mess-O-Meter Level: Minimal Mess
Watch water defy gravity before your very eyes! This colorful experiment will help teach little learners about capillary action with a beautiful visual aid! And the best part is, it's all contained in a cup so cleanup is a breeze.
5. Demonstrating Laminar Flow
Mess-O-Meter Level: Barely Messy
Looking for some good clean fun? This experiment is maximum fun with minimal cleanup! Just make sure you're doing your demonstration outdoors. Let's learn how you can freeze time with water and a balloon!
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