About Science Demonstrations

About

Our Mission
This website was created to make science demonstrations accessible, engaging, and safe for teachers and students. Science is best understood when it can be seen in action - and demonstrations bring abstract concepts to life. Our goal is to provide a resource that inspires curiosity and builds understanding through simple, practical experiments.

Who We Are
We are educators and science enthusiasts who believe that demonstrations are one of the most effective ways to show the wonder of science. With classroom experience and a passion for hands-on learning, we’ve collected demonstrations that are both reliable and educational.

Science Demonstrations is managed by Create Inspire Share, an organisation dedicated to developing resources that spark inspiration and encouraging the open sharing of knowledge.

What You'll Find Here
The site contains a wide collection of teacher-led demonstrations across key science areas:

Chemistry - reactions, colour changes, combustion, and gas production
Physics - motion, forces, waves, light, and energy transformations
Biology - cells, tissues, and processes of living systems
Earth Science - geology, weather, and planetary processes

Each demonstration includes a clear description, summary, and links to further information.

Why Science Demonstrations Matter
A demonstration is more than a spectacle - it is a teaching tool. Demonstrations:

Capture attention and spark curiosity
Reinforce key scientific principles with a memorable visual
Provide shared experiences that encourage class discussion
Help students connect theory with real-world applications

How to Use This Site
Browse by category, search for a topic, or explore featured demonstrations. Each demonstration includes key information to help teachers prepare and deliver it safely in a classroom setting. Where possible, links to instructions, diagrams, or videos are provided.

Materials: Each demonstration is rated for the availability of materials. This helps teachers plan ahead and select demonstrations based on what they can easily access.

★☆☆ Easy to get from supermarket or hardware store
★★☆ Available in most school laboratories or specialist stores
★★★ Requires materials not commonly found in school laboratories

This system makes it clear which demonstrations are quick to set up with everyday supplies, and which require specialised preparation.

Difficulty: Each demonstration on this site is given a difficulty rating to help teachers quickly judge whether it is suitable for their class and environment. The rating is not about how hard it is to understand, but how challenging it is to perform safely and effectively.

★☆☆ Can be easily done by most teenagers
★★☆ Can be done by science teachers
★★★ Requires a more experienced teacher

This system ensures demonstrations are attempted only by those with the appropriate level of skill and supervision, keeping both teachers and students safe.

Safety: All demonstrations should be performed with care, using appropriate protective equipment and under adult supervision. This website is designed for teacher-led demonstrations only - they are not intended for unsupervised student use.

Always read the safety notes carefully and assess whether a demonstration is suitable for your environment before attempting it.

Demonstrations have a star rating as a guide to the level of safety precautions required:
★☆☆ Minimal safety procedures required
★★☆ Some safety precautions required to perform safely
★★★ Only to be attempted with adequate safety procedures and trained staff

These ratings are intended as a general guide only. Teachers must always assess the specific risks and apply professional judgment to ensure demonstrations are performed safely.

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Get Involved: We welcome contributions from teachers, students, and science communicators. If you have a demonstration idea, feedback, or a way to improve the site, please consider getting involved.

You can suggest demonstrations or improvements here.

Together, we can expand this resource and make science even more exciting for learners everywhere.

Donate

This website is a free resource created to support teachers and students in making science learning more engaging. If you find it useful and would like to help us continue expanding and improving the collection, please consider making a contribution.

Your donation helps us:

Maintain and improve the website
Add new demonstrations and teaching resources
Keep the content free and accessible for everyone

Every contribution, large or small, makes a difference.

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Contact: For questions, suggestions, or collaboration opportunities, please contact us. We’d love to hear from you.

Acknowledgements: This collection draws on many years of teaching experience as well as inspiration from science education resources worldwide. We thank the contributors, educators, and communities who have shared demonstrations and ideas that make this site possible.