Exploding chip tubes Kids love chips. They also love explosions. Combine the two and you've got one of the most exciting and memorable demonstrations a teacher could hope for. Cotton ball science Teaching young children to count? Imploding drum Teaching solids, liquids and gases, changes of state or meteorology? Column strength test Teaching three-dimensional shapes or geometry? Iron for brekkie Most kids know that many breakfast cereals contain iron but very few realise that most of it is added by the manufacturer.

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This demonstration provides a clear, visual introduction to one of the important consequences of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations on seawater, called ocean acidification.

Most kids may have noticed the ABS logo on the dashboard of the family car. Some might even know that it stands for 'Anti-skid Braking System'.

What does it take to become truly invisible? With the help of a Pyrex bowl and vegetable oil this disappearing trick separates fact from fiction.

This classic chemistry demonstration is a huge hit with kids of all ages. It looks just like a giant tube of toothpaste being squished. Be prepared for very excited students who want to see the demonstration more than once!

This demonstration is a golden oldie that truly astonishes very young children. Even older kids (and adults) raise an eyebrow if they've never seen it - and surprisingly very few have!

This classic mathematical trick always gives the same result of 1089, but can be very surprising for the uninitiated. Use it to teach algebra, as part of a critical thinking unit on the paranormal and 'psychics' or just for fun.

Perform this cunning trick every day for a week and your students will believe you really can read their minds. The more questions you ask, the more amazed your students will be.

How many encyclopedias can an ordinary, empty aluminium soft drink can support?

This amazing motion after-effect illusion can be demonstrated with a record player or on a piece of string. Students can easily repeat the illusion at home to impress their families and friends.

Amaze your family and friends with this tricky card trick that will leave observers astounded!

This classic science trick demonstrates the effect of fluid density on the buoyancy of an egg sinking in fresh water and floating in salty water.

This very reliable and dramatic demonstration of atmospheric pressure will shock and amaze your students.

Create the illusion that a wasabi sachet is responding to your mood or voice with this demonstration.

The magic bottle demonstrates the incredible pressure exerted equally in all directions on all objects, by air in the Earth's atmosphere.

The spinning bike wheel appears to be defying gravity, but it's not. Amuse your students with this demonstration.