Skip to main content

4-H Youth Development

Open Main MenuClose Main Menu

Explore the world of chemistry through various experiments that will turn the kitchen into a laboratory.

 

Chemistry is a Blast!

Learn about chemical reactions by making a mentos and cola explosion

Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)

 

Bubble Trouble

Learn how groovy chemistry can be by making your own lava lamp!

Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)

 

Do or (Tie) Dye

Learn about covalent bonds and make your own tie-dye shirts!

Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)

  • Do or (Tie) Dye Handout
  • Basic tie dye kit
  • Gloves
  • Rubber bands
  • Plastic or something to lay your tie dying materials on
  • Plastic wrap
  • Pre-washed white t-shirt or any other white fabric, article of clothing (socks, sweatshirt, shorts, etc.)

Alternate Supplies: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)

  • Rubbing alcohol
  • A dropper bottle or medicine dropper
  • Permanent colored markers
  • Plastic cup
  • Rubber band
  • Pre-washed white t-shirt or any other white fabric, article of clothing (socks, sweatshirt, shorts, etc.)

 

Chemistry Rocks!

Make your own crystals and learn about the process of re-crystallization

Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)

 

Cookie Chemistry

Bake a sweet treat and learn just how important each ingredient is!

Supplies List: (If there is something you don't have substitute it out with something else, be creative)

  • Cookie Chemistry Handout
  • 2, 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoom salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • A whisk or something to mix with
  • A baking sheet
  • *Search online if you need ideas to get started
MENUCLOSE