Simple chemistry experiments using kitchen cupboard equipment. Use in the classroom or set as an activity for students to do at home with a responsible adult

In this series of videos you can:

  • Practise separation techniques
  • Create red cabbage rainbows
  • Make bath bombs
  • Explore dilution and concentration with smartphone spectroscopy
  • Try the bitter orange experiment
  • Learn how to make butter
  • Try kitchen roll chromatography
  • Investigate tie dye milk
  • Learn a technique for surviving in space
  • Find out why eating raw spinach makes your mouth feel chalky

Each article contains includes a video aimed at learners, equipment list, activity instruction, explanation and a download of editable teacher notes.

From kitchen to classroom