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Inspire and energise your classes with these much-loved demonstrations.

These resources have been taken from a vast collection of practical demonstrations for stimulating and motivating students.

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‘Dissolving’ polystyrene in acetone

In association with Nuffield Foundation

Investigate what happens to polystyrene when it is placed in propanone (acetone) in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

‘Magic’ writing with colour changing reactions

Reveal invisible messages or pictures drawn with aqueous solutions by spraying them with suitable reagents in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

A controlled explosion using hydrogen and air

Show how a hydrogen–air mixture can gain explosive properties using a plastic drink bottle in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

A hydrogen powered rocket

Try this spectacular demonstration to make a rocket using a plastic drink bottle fuelled by hydrogen and air. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

A simple oscillating reaction

Use this demonstration to illustrate an oscillating reaction as bromate ions oxidise malonic acid to carbon dioxide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

A solid–solid reaction between lead nitrate and potassium iodide

Use this demonstration with kit list and safety instructions to prove that two solids can react together, making lead iodide from lead nitrate and potassium iodide.

A visible activated complex

A simple demonstration of catalysis also introducing the idea of an activated complex and to allow discussion of the mechanism of catalysis. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Allotropes of sulfur

Use this practical to explore the changes in the colour and consistency of sulfur as you heat it, melt it and eventually boil it. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Ammonia fountain demonstration

Try this experiment to make a miniature chemical fountain using only soluble ammonia and atmospheric pressure. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Ammonium dichromate volcano

Try this demonstration to create a mini volcanic eruption illustrating the decomposition of ammonium dichromate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Anodising aluminium

Explore an application of electrolysis in this demonstration by anodising aluminium to improve corrosion resistance. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Bright sparks

The spontaneous combustion of high surface area iron

Burning milk powder

Gather a Bunsen burner, and some common powdered milk to help students grasp the ideas of surface area and reaction rates. Includes kit list and safety instructions. 

Cannon fire

 Increase the rate of burning with the inclusion of oxygen, in this loud exothermic practical

Catalysing the reaction of sodium thiosulfate and hydrogen peroxide

Illustrate the effect of a catalyst as sodium thiosulfate is oxidised by hydrogen peroxide in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Catalysts for the thermal decomposition of potassium chlorate

Try this demonstration to investigate the effectiveness of various catalysts for the decomposition of potassium chlorate. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Chemiluminescence of luminol: a cold light experiment

Show how the energy of a chemical reaction can be given out as light. Includes kit list and safety instructions. 

Colourful reactions using ammonia solution

Turn ammonia solution red, white or blue by adding phenolphthalein, lead nitrate or copper(II) sulfate in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Combustion of ethanol

Illustrate the large energy changes that take place during the combustion of alcohols with this spectacular demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Cracking hydrocarbons in liquid paraffin with a catalyst

Model the industrial process of cracking larger hydrocarbons to produce smaller alkanes in this demonstration or class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Dehydration of ethanol to form ethene

Use this class practical or demonstration to produce ethene gas as an example of an unsaturated hydrocarbon. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Determining relative molecular mass by weighing gases

Use this demonstration to determine the relative molecular masses of different gases using the ideal gas equation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Determining the relative molecular mass of butane

Use this demonstration to calculate the relative molecular mass of butane using simple apparatus. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Diffusion of gases: ammonia and hydrogen chloride

A demonstration to show the diffusion of gases, using ammonia solution and hydrochloric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Dyeing three colours from the same dye bath

Show how dyeing involves chemical interactions between dyes and the molecular nature of different fibres in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide

Introduce your students to the study of electrolysis through the production of metallic lead and bromine in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Endothermic solid–solid reactions

Observe an endothermic reaction between two solids in this demonstration or class experiment. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Equilibria involving carbon dioxide in aqueous solution

Use this demonstration or class practical to illustrate changes to equilibria in carbonated soda water. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Estimating the concentration of bleach

Compare the chlorine content and concentration of sodium hypochlorite in different bleaches in this class practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Exploding a tin can using methane

Use this demonstration to illustrate how methane can create an explosive mixture with the oxygen in air. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Exploding bubbles of hydrogen and oxygen

Create a small explosion in this demonstration by electrolysing water to produce hydrogen and oxygen bubbles. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.

Extracting iron from breakfast cereal

Try this class practical or demonstration to extract food-grade iron from breakfast cereals using neodymium magnets. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Flame colours: a demonstration

Explore how different elements rect when exposed to a flame, and discuss how alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and metal salts change the colour of fire.

Floating and sinking bubbles

Make bubbles of carbon dioxide, hydrogen or methane in this demonstration exploring density, diffusion and solubility. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Halogen reactions with iron wool

Illustrate an exothermic redox reaction by heating iron wool with chlorine, bromine and iodine with this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Hydrogen peroxide decomposition using different catalysts

Collect a range of catalysts to explore the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, paying close attention to the varied reaction rates. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Identifying the products of combustion

Illustrate the presence of water and carbon dioxide in the products of hydrocarbon combustion in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Indicators and dry ice demonstration

Create bubbles, ‘fog’ and a colour change adding dry ice to alkaline ammonia or sodium hydroxide solution in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Iodine clock reaction demonstration method

Use this iodine clock reaction demonstration to introduce your students to rates of reaction and kinetics. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Liquefying chlorine gas

Use this demonstration to produce liquid chlorine and compare it with bromine and iodine in their condensed state. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Making nylon: the ‘nylon rope trick’

The ‘nylon rope trick’ is a classic of chemistry classrooms, by mixing decanedioyl dichloride and in cyclohexane you can create a solution that will form nylon strings when floated on an aqueous solution of 1,6-diaminohexane. Kit list and safety instructions included.

Making rayon

Use this demonstration to produce rayon fibres in the classroom using cotton wool or filter paper. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Making silicon and silanes from sand

Create silicon in your classroom using just sand and magnesium. This exothermic practical will show learners the nuances of heat based reactions and how to perform them safely. Kit list and safety instructions included. 

Modelling the greenhouse effect

Use this demonstration to illustrate the greenhouse effect and the role of carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Phenol-methanal polymerisiation

Make Bakelite in class and investigate its properties using phenol, methanal and ethanoic acid in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Reacting zinc and copper(II) oxide

Illustrate competition reactions using the exothermic reaction between copper(II) oxide and zinc in this class demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Reactions of chlorine, bromine and iodine with aluminium

Try this demonstration to produce some spectacular exothermic redox reactions by reacting aluminium with halogens. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Reactivity trends of the alkali metals

Use this experiment to demonstrate the trend in reactivity down group 1 of the Periodic Table, exploring the physical and chemical properties of the alkali metals.

Rechargeable cells: the lead–acid accumulator

Use this practical to demonstrate the chemistry behind rechargeable batteries, using a lead–acid accumulator cell. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Reduction of copper(II) oxide by hydrogen

Determine the formula of copper(II) oxide by reducing it using hydrogen or methane, in one of three methods available to you in this practical. Includes kit list and safety instructions. 

Sodium ethanoate ‘stalagmite’

Quickly grow your own ‘stalagmite’ from a supersaturated solution of sodium ethanoate in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Sulfuric acid as a dehydrating agent

Try these two demonstrations to illustrate the difference between dehydration and drying using sulfuric acid. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The ‘blue bottle’ experiment

In this demonstration, the redox indicator Methylene blue can be oxidised many times by shaking. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The ‘breathalyser’ reaction | 16–18 years

In association with Nuffield Foundation , By Tim Jolliff and Sandrine Bouchelkia

Try this demonstration to recreate an early ‘breathalyser’ test, passing ethanol vapour through potassium dichromate. Includes kit list and safety instructions

The ‘Old Nassau’ or Halloween clock reaction

Illustrate dramatic colour changes as a result of redox and precipitation reactions in this vivid demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The combustion of iron wool

Try this quick teacher demonstration to demonstrate the increase in mass as iron wool is heated in air. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The cornflour ‘bomb’

Create a small explosion inside a tin can using cornflour in this demonstration, illustrating energy transformation. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The density of carbon dioxide

Illustrate the higher density of carbon dioxide relative to air by pouring it over a lighted candle in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The density of ice

Demonstrate to students what happens as ice cubes floating on oil start to melt and the density of the water changes. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The effect of pressure and temperature on equilibrium | Le Chatelier’s principle

Try this demonstration to explore the effects of pressure and temperature on an equilibrium mixture with your students. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The equilibrium between two coloured cobalt species

In this demonstration the equilibrium between two different coloured cobalt species is disturbed. Le Chatelier’s principle is used to predict a colour change.

The oxidation states of vanadium

Introduce your students to the idea that different oxidation states of transition metal ions often have different colours, and that electrode potentials can be used to predict the course of the redox reactions. Includes kit list and safety instructions. 

The reaction of aluminium and copper(II) sulfate

Try this practical or demonstration to illustrate the displacement of copper from copper sulfate using aluminium foil, with kit list and safety instructions.

The reaction of ethyne with chlorine

Try this teacher demonstration with your students to illustrate the spontaneous reaction of ethyne and chlorine. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The reaction of magnesium with steam

Plunge a burning magnesium ribbon into the steam above boiling water and allow the hydrogen that is formed to burn – or collect it over water and test it with a lighted spill.

The silver mirror test with Tollens’ reagent

Try this practical to explore the mirror-making reaction between silver nitrate (Tollens’ reagent) and glucose. Includes kit list, video and safety instructions.

The thermal properties of water

Explore water’s boiling point, specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

The thermite reaction between aluminium and iron(III) oxide

Illustrate a highly exothermic thermite reaction resulting in molten iron in this teacher demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Thermal decomposition of nitrates: ‘writing with fire’

Make an invisible message ‘glow’ by applying a lighted splint to filter paper treated with sodium nitrate in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Turning ‘red wine’ into ‘water’

Use acidified potassium permanganate – or ‘red wine’ – to make ‘water’, ‘milk’ and ‘lemonade’ in this engaging demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Turning copper coins into ‘silver’ and ‘gold’

Perform what looks like alchemy with ordinary copper coins in this teacher demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Universal indicator ‘rainbow’

Try this demonstration to create a rainbow effect using universal indicator, hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

Urea-methanal polymerisation

Explore condensation polymerisation by creating and investigating the properties of a thermosetting polymer in this demonstration. Includes kit list and safety instructions.

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Because seeing is believing, especially when it comes to science.

Teachers know that the easiest way to understand new concepts is to see them in action. But you can’t always do hands-on experiments or demos in the classroom. Plus, some things just aren’t possible—like a trip to outer space or a deep dive into the ocean. That’s when you need a good source for free science videos. Our picks include short and long options for students from pre-K through high school. Enjoy the show!

Free Science Videos on Instagram

Instagram videos are terrific when you’re short on time. They’re all shorter than ten minutes, and many are even briefer. Use these free science videos to introduce a lesson, illustrate a point, or as bell ringers to get class started.

With lots of quick clips, especially of fascinating animals, Discovery’s Instagram videos are winners for multiple ages.

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MEL Science

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National Audubon Society

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Nature shares a wide variety of quick videos featuring adorable (and hilarious) animals, beautiful scenery, and much more.

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National Geographic

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Physics Fun

The oddly mesmerizing videos from Physics Fun show physics toys in action. The text explains the science behind it all.

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ScienceAlert

ScienceAlert rounds up the latest news stories about scientific topics of all kinds. Their Instagram video feed highlights some of the coolest new science videos out there.

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Science Channel

The Science Channel’s Instagram feed includes its own videos, plus highlights from related channels like Animal Planet.

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Science Magazine

Science magazine keeps you up to date on the latest science news. Their Instagram videos highlight new discoveries and amazing finds.

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Free Science Videos on YouTube

On YouTube, free science videos vary widely in length and depth. Some are short clips, while others can fill a whole class period with detailed information on a topic. That means you’re sure to find something that will work for your class!

AsapScience

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Clarendon Learning

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CrashCourse

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Finding Stuff Out

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Home Science

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How Stuff Works

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Science Bob’s videos are a combination of experiments you can try yourself and experiences you probably can’t replicate. Whether he’s building a baking soda volcano or floating through zero gravity with 2000 ping-pong balls, these free science videos are sure to entertain.

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Scientific American

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Science Max

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SciShow Kids

The Pre-K crowd will enjoy learning alongside Squeaks, a curious mouse puppet. SciShow Kids has a huge selection of free science videos on every topic imaginable, all aimed at little ones who are ready to learn.

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Sid the Science Kid

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The Slow Mo Guys

Camera technology allows us to see the world in new ways, including in super slow motion. These free science videos let kids see things that happen too fast for the naked eye, making difficult concepts easier to understand.

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Socratica Kids

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Sport Science

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Steve Spangler’s Sick Science

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Tell Me Why

The Tell Me Why s eries from The Explained Channel  seeks to answer the never-ending “but WHY?” inquiries from kids. These fun videos offer a light-hearted look at all sorts of science concepts.

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According to creator Derek Muller, Veritasium is the “element of truth.” Derek brings science to life with interviews, quizzes, and even two-part videos, in which you get to predict the outcome of an experiment then see the results.

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