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Learners observe a sealed test tube containing a small amount of solid stearic acid.

Learners observe a bottle containing water and oil. They are invited to pick up the bottle and mix the contents together.

Learners observe a flask with a balloon attached over the mouth and inverted inside the flask.

Learners observe and compare the sizes of three toy “growing” crocodiles made from water-absorbent polymers. One is it its original state, dry, hard, and about 10cm long.

This is written as a static display, but can easily become a hands-on experiment for learners.

Learners investigate the properties of the liquids in two bottles. One contains layers of oil and water, and one contains oil, water, and soap.

This is written as a display, but can easily be adapted to a hands-on activity. Learners observe and shake containers of shiny liquids.

Learners measure a bottle full of air, and then use a vacuum pump to remove the air. When they re-weigh the bottle, learners find the mass is about 0.8g less.

Learners observe different paper samples under ordinary room light and under a black light to learn some of the chemical differences between different types of paper.