Easter is just around the corner, so I’ve put together a collection of egg experiments perfect for this time of year. Eggs are great for experiments as they are inexpensive, easily available and very versatile. We try not to waste food at Science Sparks, but for most of these ideas, you can still eat the actual egg. However, be careful if you have a child with allergies.
Don’t forget to check out my ever-growing selection of printable science experiments too!
Egg Experiments for Kids
Egg Drop Experiment
My Humpty Dumpty themed egg drop experiment is great fun. We used sealable sandwich bags filled with different materials to put the egg inside, but another way to do it is to make a parachute or create a container for the egg and drop that.
Unbreakable Egg Experiment
Find out how to make an unbreakable egg. All you need is an egg, and some cling film. We’re sure you’ll be surprised at how strong an egg actually is!
Egg Experiments with Vinegar
Find out How to make an egg shell disappear! This is like magic! Watch the shell disappear before your eyes. Just be careful not to break the membrane like we did.
Once you’ve dissolved the shell with vinegar, you can make the egg bounce! Be warned, it might break!
How to shrink an egg
Make an egg shrink and then expand, but first, you’ll have to remove the shell to expose the delicate membrane. This is a brilliant visual way to learn about osmosis!
How strong is an eggshell?
Do you think an eggshell is strong or weak? This activity uses eggshells to make a bridge that books can be piled on top of. The shells might be stronger than you think!
Egg in a Bottle
Find out how to force an egg into a small bottle or jar. Watch as the egg drops into the jar like magic. This clever activity works because of differences in air pressure.
Meringue Experiments
Find out what happens when you whisk egg white and why. This one is a bit messy but lots of fun and very yummy!
Once you’ve perfected your meringue skills, have a go at making a Baked Alaska. This clever dessert allows you to put ice cream in the oven without it melting.
The image below is taken from Snackable Science
Make an Egg Float
Do you know how to make an egg float and We don’t mean by letting it go bad!
Eggs as Teeth
Did you know eggs are great for learning about teeth as the shell is made from a similar material? Try soaking eggs in vinegar, coffee or tea to discover what happens.
Egg Vehicles
Create a vehicle to protect an egg in a collision. You could use LEGO, K’Nex or any other materials you like.
Egg Experiments eBook
My new egg experiments eBook contains five brilliant egg investigations that are easy to follow and also great fun.
More egg experiments
Find out how to tell if an egg is boiled or not by spinning it.
Can you think of any more Egg Experiments for us?
If you’ve got an egg decorating competition coming up, these easy decorated eggs might be helpful, too!
Last Updated on April 30, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
