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7 awesome science lab decoration ideas on a budget

by Katrina | Jul 25, 2022 | Science | 1 comment

As we head towards a new teaching year (for those in the States) or another term (for me in Australia), thinking about science lab decoration can bring on some anxiety as you think about how much money it is going to cost you. As a beginning teacher, I made the mistake of thinking I had to buy a lot of things to make my lab look awesome. Over the years, however, I have learned how to be creative in my use of resources in order to decorate the science lab without costing me too much money.

Grab a coffee and relax while I share my 7 top science lab decoration ideas on a budget!

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7 science lab decoration ideas on a budget

1. have students create artwork.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to make displays or add colour to the walls.

Having students create pieces that also act as science lab decorations not only brightens the room, but also allows students to have a sense of ownership over the room. 

Some ideas are:

• Lab safety rules posters
• Hanging mobiles 
• Subject-specific posters e.g. animal adaptations
• Famous scientists posters
• Get to know me bunting (freebie below)
• Models e.g. solar system, animal vs plant cells.

2. Utilize freebies

There are actually a lot of great free resources available for science lab decorations. It is worth doing a search for free posters and displays on sites such as teachers pay teachers.

Here are a couple of freebies from me:

• All about me science bunting activity

This activity is great to start the year and get to know your class. Plus it adds to your science lab decorations as DIY bunting! 

• Science variables posters

Variables are always a tricky topic that students often get confused. These posters are perfect for reminding students all year round about the different types of variables.

And here are some awesome science lab decoration freebies from some of my teacher-author friends:

• What’s my grade posters – Beakers and Ink
• Rainbow Hand Signals Posters – The Focused Teacher
• Analysing Data Anchor Chart – The Science Cubby
• Science Posters Freebie – Brower Power Science
• Teacher Toolbox Labels Editable – North Texas Kids Outside

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3. Use decorations that will be used every year

For example, if you decorate your classroom with lab safety posters like these cute ones, then these will be used all year every year and are a great investment for only a few dollars. While I don’t usually like to laminate products because they will outlive both me and the students, Idid make an exception for my lab safety posters as I use them all year every year. 

In the same way, investing in some great glass markers means you can draw on the windows and make new displays as much as you want to! 

Wood wallpaper or any wallpaper to fit your classroom theme is also a good investment as it can change the whole vibe of a instantly for minimal investment.

4. Utilize the resources your school has

Many school teachers have access to school supplies that can be used in creative ways as science lab decorations. Here are some of my favourite uses for common school supplies:

• Coloured paper and string can be used to make cute bunting
• A3 paper can be used to print large posters and images
• Butchers paper can be used for students to create posters for the walls
• Science equipment and specimens can be brought together for an awesome display
• Display student models or projects from previous years

5. Bring items from home

If you take a look around your home you might have some things that you want to get rid of that would actually make a nice addition to your classroom!

Think potted plants, cushions, fairy lights or photo frames you could put science pictures in.

Some things to think about when bringing in items from home:

i) be prepared that they might get stolen, lost, or ruined 

ii) if they require electricity ensure they meet safety standards

iii) if used in the lab make sure displays are far enough away from lab benches where chemicals or fire will be used. 

6. Ask about teacher discounts 

Local craft stores sometimes have a discount for teachers. It is always worth asking before purchasing. Some of my favourite places to grab a discount are:

• Eckersley’s Art and Craft 
• Educator marketplace

7. Visit the local dollar store

Don’t underestimate the difference some coloured streamers and backdrops can do for your lab. The party aisle has heaps of goodies for decorating a classroom! My favourite hack is using disposable coloured table cloths for bulletin boards. They are cheap, large and you can get them in almost any colour.

Science lab decoration ideas do not have to be expensive. Students will appreciate the effort and will enjoy being involved. 

What is your favourite science lab decoration hack? Please comment below!

I’d also love to hear if you try any of these in your classroom!

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20 of the Best Science Bulletin Boards and Classroom Decor Ideas

Oh, what a feeling… periodic table on the ceiling!

Looking for ways to take your science lab or classroom up a notch? Look no further than these amazing science bulletin boards and classroom decor ideas!

1. Explore the solar system.

It’s the 3D planets that really make this solar system board pop. Have students help create them from styrofoam balls or papier-mâché.

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2. Make science sparkle! 

Science bulletin boards aren’t the only way to go. Turn your classroom door into an explanation of the science of snow, and don’t forget to add a little glitter and shine. ( Find more winter science activities and experiments here. )

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3. Teach the scientific method with memes.

Make the scientific method come alive with memes! This is a fun way to help kids remember the steps of this all-important concept.

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4. Put the periodic table on the ceiling.

Chances are your classroom ceiling is covered with those ubiquitous ceiling tiles, so why not turn them into the periodic table? Teacher Dan Ruddy did it with die-cut vinyl appliques.

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5. Map out cell biology.

Bright colors and a simple concept make this cell biology board stand out. Comparing plant cells and animal cells side-by-side drives the learning home.

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6. Chew on some dental facts.

Open wide! The “guess who” shots of student smiles personalize this bulletin board and make science real for kids.

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7. Bring the periodic table to life.

The periodic table becomes much more meaningful when students find examples of the elements in the world around them. Have each student create a tile, then assemble them for an eye-catching display.

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8. Become a mad scientist.

Mad science bulletin boards are popular, and we love this example where the teacher recreated herself in paper form! She added photos of her science classes in action as the year went on, too.

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9. Create interactive DNA.

Use magnets or Velcro to create a build-your-own DNA strand. Challenge students to match up the pairs—they’ll get different results every time!

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10. Celebrate the season with a chemistree.

This science door decoration combines the holidays with some punny humor, so everybody wins!

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11. Highlight current science news.

Keep kids up to date on new discoveries, scientific advances, and far-reaching exploration by posting news updates on your science bulletin boards. 

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12. Show off your science.

Fill your science bulletin boards with photos of your class projects and experiments. This will inspire future students and allow past classes to remember the fun they had while learning with you!

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13. Dissect a giant (paper) frog.

This interactive door decoration is making us green with envy! No need for formaldehyde—just lots of green paper and a bit of creativity. 

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14. Illustrate the path of human evolution.

Simple silhouettes paint a picture of evolution that’s easy to understand. Cut them from black paper, or paint them on the wall if you’re allowed.

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15. Show that science is everywhere.

The detail, the 3D effects, the colors, the simplicity… everything about this bulletin board opens up the world of science for the students who see it.

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16. Make it Muppet-ational!

In our opinion, all science bulletin boards should feature Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker! They’ll make any science concept you display a lot more fun.

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17. Tell time with the elements.

Your class will learn the first 12 elements of the periodic table in no  time  at all when they see them on your classroom clock! Make your own, or buy one at the Etsy link below.

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18. Share science images.

Ask students to take a photo of what science means to them, then print and display the images. Extra points for creative use of periodic table letters!

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19. Post your burning questions.

Use this fiery flask as a parking lot for student questions on your latest topic of discussion. You can change out the standard and clear off the questions as you move on.

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20. Play a game of Operation.

Your anatomy lessons will be a lot more entertaining when you add in the classic kid’s game Operation! Those x-ray images are just the icing on the cake.

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Pretty and Relevant Science Classroom Decoration Ideas to Make Your Class Pop

• July 27, 2022

If you look on Pinterest you are sure to see a lack of science classroom decoration ideas. I want to share with you my classroom décor in hope of inspiring you. 

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How to Decorate Science Classroom

One of the challenges with decorating a science classroom is that there are typically a lot of hard, sterile surfaces. Our rooms tend to feel cold and uninviting, so it is natural that we want to warm them up with décor. There are some simple ways to help make your classroom not feel as much like a clinic and more like an inviting classroom. 

The first suggestion I have is to dim the lights and use lamps or another ambient lighting. Now, of course, if you are doing a lab or a dissection, you will want to turn the lights up bright. However, for the day-to-day, this creates a calming effect and makes the room feel much cozier. 

The next suggestion is to diffuse lightly scented essential oils. I love using Lavender mixed with a bit of eucalyptus to create that spa-like smell without it being overpowering. 

Thirdly, put up motivational posters, a word wall, and interesting science posters around the classroom. These could be placed directly on your walls, or on a bulletin board in your classroom. There are some ideas I will share below of what I use in my classroom to fill the white space without making it feel cluttered. 

Lastly, it is easy for our classrooms to get cluttered with items. I strongly recommend having a specific space for everything. I have a portion of the class that is dedicated to student supplies. This way they know where everything is and can have easy access to it. This also prevents students from asking to borrow a million things off my desk. 

Science Class Ideas

Ok, now for the really fun stuff…decorations! It is very difficult to find ideas on Pinterest,  or anywhere else online, that give great high school science display ideas. Most sites you will find focus on elementary school and if you find one for high school, most likely it’s not science-related. I wanted to share some ideas about how I decorate my room using popular themes and color palettes. 

The color palette that I am loving lately is the neutral/boho colors. These a very soothing and easy on the eye. They go with nearly any other color you already have in your classroom and blend in well. I am also a sucker for pinks. In my classroom décor, you’ll find a mixture of both, but are all geared towards science and student motivation. 

I also suggest having a student information station placed somewhere on your bulletin board or near the door so that students can easily refer to it. There are several things I keep on display during the entire semester such as where to find absent work, the remind text message number, as well as school-related information. 

Science Classroom Display Ideas

So now for the specifics of what I have hanging in my classroom. I have a mixture of items I have created along with some items I was gifted and/or purchased. 

ONE | Science Word Wall

This science word wall was created specifically for my students and I discovered that other teachers needed something like this as well. The word wall has the 20 most commonly used prefixes and suffixes in science. I have found this extremely useful to have displayed because I often refer to it when explaining topics to my students. They can easily look at the word wall and see what the meaning of a word is. This has definitely helped them get a better feel for the “science” language. 

TWO | Famous Scientists Poster Set 

It is always fun for students to see who is a famous scientist for things. I gathered inspiration from a lot of different places and came up with 10 awesome scientists. These posters provide a picture, and a description of their scientific contribution, along with a QR code so they can learn more about that individual. I have these on rotation as a Scientist of the Month so that it is changing constantly. It includes a variety of people from all ethnicities as well as gender and age groups. These are one of my favorite displays. 

THREE | Flora Maria Shop Motivational Posters

These motivational posters from Flora Maria Shop were gifted to me by the company. I have them hanging in my room and love the fact that they come in 2 versions: black & white and color. I have mine hanging on the black and white version simply because the colors side clashed with my aesthetics. The posters are super relevant and definitely have inspirational quotes. 

FOUR | Boho Growth Mindset Poster

I first purchased this set nearly 3 years ago and still to this day have it hanging in my classroom. I absolutely love how it looks and I have these placed around the top of my classroom in a line that goes over my projector so that it is easily seen. 

FIVE | Affirmation Station 

I saw so many of these on my Instagram feed last year and loved the idea so much that I created my own. These surround my mirror and I love how when students look in the mirror they are surrounded by “I AM” affirmation statements to serve as encouragement. This was the perfect addition to my science classroom decoration ideas.

I hope that you gained some inspiration about how to decorate your very own science classroom. My overall goal for my classroom was to be a warm inviting place that still served the purpose of learning and motivating. I’d love to hear about your ideas and even feature one on my IG. DM me with pictures from your science classroom decoration ideas and I’ll share them! 

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21 Clever Science Classroom Decorating Ideas for Your Classroom Door

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Get inspired for the new school year with these clever science classroom decorating ideas for elementary and middle school.

One of the best things about teaching science in elementary school is the science door decorating ideas out there.

All the teachers I know LOVE finding and coming up with creative classroom door decoration ideas, and these science classroom decorating ideas are some of the best classroom door decorations that I’ve seen!

If you need new inspiration for your science door decorating ideas, these classroom door ideas are just what you need to bring a bit of spark back into the STEM classroom.

HOW TO DECORATE A CLASSROOM DOOR

Decorating a classroom door doesn’t have to be complicated, although a lot of schools offer prizes for the best classroom door ideas.

The best way to come up with an original idea (as much as that is possible) is to search either for existing science lab decoration ideas or classroom door ideas and modify that.

You can also do a search for science quotes or t-shirts and use that as inspiration for your design.

Most classroom doors are made using various art supplies (common supplies linked below)- mainly paper and staples/tape to hold things up.

If you use pre-made letters, you’ll save yourself the horrible headache of having to print/cut-out letters. Don’t waste hours on this- just use pre-made letters. You can always reuse the letters for multiple ideas.

If you can’t use staples, sticky tack or duct tape tends to have the strongest bonding power.

I like to sketch out the idea of what the classroom door will look like on a piece of paper before getting started with the real thing. It helps with visualization.

And of course, a measuring tape can’t hurt either, so you don’t end up with wonky spacing.

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SUPPLIES FOR DECORATING A CLASSROOM SCIENCE DOOR

If you don’t know what to get- these supplies are the best place to start with your science door decorating planning.

You can also find many of these supplies at a local craft store- although I prefer shopping online because who wants to visit 3-4 stores and take hours when you can have it all shipped directly to you in 2 days or less?

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SCIENCE LAB DECORATION IDEAS

Although you don’t need science lab decoration ideas to teach STEM activities for kids , it certainly makes your classroom more exciting for kids on those first days of school!

If you need more classroom decorating ideas, we also have a list of fun and clever classroom door ideas.

If you’ve already planned all of your science experiments for kids for the year, then you’re ready to move on to science classroom decorating!

Note: I’ve tried my best to source all of these ideas to the original source, but I wasn’t able to locate the original source for many. If you know where these come from or are the owner of these images, please reach out to me so I can give proper credit!

Without further ado, here are the science door decorating ideas:

EASY SCIENCE DOOR IDEAS

Use these science lab decorating ideas when you’re short on time.

How much fun is this little “think like a proton” science door? It’s too cute and I’m in love with the simplicity and the cleverness.

Let us pause for a moment of science. Clever. I really like this science door.

This science classroom door will help your students feel special and exclusive.

Don’t have much time to put a classroom door together? This flask is easy and straight to the point.

I’m a bit of a sucker for science icons, so I really like this explore science classroom door.

I like this science classroom door idea because it’s all hand drawn, so if you’re short on time, you can use this as your inspiration.

Using the periodic table of elements to decorate a science classroom is a popular choice.

This is a phrase I see on science t-shirts a lot. You could do any number of variations of this science door.

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Have a bit more time? Try one of these science classroom door ideas!

The debate is still ongoing whether it is OK to teach with memes- some teachers love it, while others feel like its pandering, but I’m a fan of memes, so here you go.

Love this science bulletin board with animal and plant cells. This can easily be adapted as a science lab door.

As far as science classroom decorating ideas go, this is one of the most impressive I’ve ever seen. It’s a 3D(ish) model of frog anatomy. Could also do with people.

Think like a scientist- open your mind to science.

This is a phrase I see on science t-shirts a lot. You could do any number of varation of this science door.

Keep calm and experiment on. A good phrase for a science lab door.

I like this STEM bulletin board because it shows all of the elements of STEM and you could easily change the shape to fit your classroom door.

Another science door with a think like a scientist theme.

Minions are popular choices for classroom doors. I like this science is a blast classroom door.

I like the idea of maximizing the work you do once. So, you could keep the same base on your science lab door with this, just switch out the scientist each month. Less work and more learning!

This is a cute science door theme for younger kids.

I like this science door because the little science teacher in the center has the real teacher’s photo.

Science plus you IS a great mixture.

I really like this science bulletin board. I think it would adapt quite well to a science lab door.

So there you have it! These are the best science classroom decorating ideas for your science or STEM classroom door.

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170 Fun & Interesting Chemistry Project Ideas For Students

Science experiments can seem intimidating, but doing hands-on chemistry projects at home is a fun way for students of all ages to learn. With simple household ingredients, you can create gooey slime, frothy elephant toothpaste, colorful lava lamps, fizzing bath bombs, and more. 

Chemistry doesn’t have to be boring! This blog will discuss creative chemistry project ideas for your kids or students. These projects teach essential concepts like crystallization, chromatography, chemical reactions, and more without needing a fancy lab. 

With just a little parental supervision, your aspiring scientists will have a blast exploring chemistry through these educational (but super cool) DIY experiments. Learning has never been so fun! Get ready to wow your kids with these 10 unforgettable chemistry project ideas. 

170 Chemistry Project Ideas For Students

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Here’s a list of 170 chemistry project ideas for students, categorized for easier browsing:

Organic Chemistry Projects

• Extraction of caffeine from tea leaves.
• Synthesis of aspirin.
• Isolation and identification of essential oils from plants.
• Analysis of the composition of natural dyes.
• Investigation of polymerization reactions.
• Extraction of natural pigments from vegetables and fruits.
• Synthesis of biodiesel from vegetable oil.
• Study of the fermentation process in making wine or beer.
• Synthesis and characterization of nylon.
• Investigation of the properties of biodegradable plastics.

Inorganic Chemistry Projects

• Synthesis and characterization of metal complexes.
• Research of heavy metal ions in water samples.
• Investigation of the properties of metal alloys.
• Study of the synthesis and properties of zeolites.
• Preparation and properties of colloidal solutions.
• Research of the chemical composition of soil samples.
• Synthesis of metal nanoparticles.
• Study of the properties of superconductors.
• Investigation of the corrosion of metals.
• Synthesis and characterization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Analytical Chemistry Projects

• Development of a method for the determination of vitamin C in fruits.
• Analysis of food additives in commercial products.
• Investigation of the caffeine content in different types of coffee.
• Determination of heavy metals in fish samples.
• Analysis of water hardness in different sources.
• Study of the chemical composition of household cleaning products.
• Development of a method for the quantification of sugars in fruits.
• Determination of the pH of various household substances.
• Analysis of the composition of cosmetics.
• Investigation of the chemical composition of air pollutants.

Physical Chemistry Projects

• Study of the kinetics of a chemical reaction.
• Measurement of the rate constant of a reaction.
• Investigation of the factors affecting the rate of response.
• Survey of the thermodynamics of a chemical reaction.
• Measurement of the enthalpy change of a response.
• Investigation of the properties of gases using the ideal gas law.
• Study of the behavior of electrolyte solutions.
• Measurement of the heat ability of a substance.
• Investigation of the properties of colloids.
• Analysis of the adsorption of gases on solid surfaces.

Biochemistry Projects

• Analysis of the chemical composition of blood.
• Study of the enzymatic activity of different biological samples.
• Examination of the impact of pH on enzyme activity.
• Analysis of the chemical composition of urine.
• Study of the properties of lipids in biological systems.
• Investigation of the role of antioxidants in biological systems.
• Analysis of the chemical composition of saliva.
• Study of the chemical reactions involved in digestion.
• Investigation of the properties of amino acids.
• Analysis of the chemical composition of milk.

Environmental Chemistry Projects

• Study of the chemical composition of rainwater.
• Research of the effects of acid rain on plant growth.
• Analysis of pollutants in wastewater samples.
• Study of the chemical composition of soil samples from polluted areas.
• Research of the effects of air pollution on plant leaves.
• Analysis of heavy metal contamination in soil samples.
• Study of the chemical composition of smoke from burning different materials.
• Investigation of the effects of water pollution on aquatic organisms.
• Research of the chemical composition of indoor air pollutants.
• Study of the chemical reactions involved in the decomposition of organic waste.

Green Chemistry Projects

• Synthesis of biodiesel from waste cooking oil.
• Investigation of the use of natural catalysts in chemical reactions.
• Analysis of the environmental impact of different cleaning products.
• Study of the use of renewable resources in the synthesis of materials.
• Investigation of green methods for the extraction of essential oils from plants.
• Analysis of the environmental benefits of using biodegradable plastics.
• Study of the use of green solvents in chemical reactions.
• Investigation of the ecological impact of synthetic dyes.
• Analysis of the energy efficiency of different chemical processes.
• Study of the use of enzymes in green chemistry applications.

Nanotechnology Projects

• Synthesis and characterization of nanoparticles for drug delivery.
• Investigation of the properties of nanomaterials.
• Analysis of the environmental impact of nanotechnology.
• Study of the use of nanomaterials in water purification.
• Investigation of the potential applications of carbon nanotubes.
• Analysis of the toxicity of nanoparticles in biological systems.
• Study of the use of nanomaterials in solar cells.
• Investigation of the properties of quantum dots.
• Analysis of the use of nanotechnology in food packaging.
• Study of the use of nanomaterials in medical imaging.

Materials Science Projects

• Synthesis and characterization of graphene.
• Investigation of the properties of shape-memory alloys.
• Research of the chemical composition of various types of glass.
• Study of the properties of ceramics.
• Investigation of the use of composite materials in construction.
• Analysis of the properties of intelligent materials.
• Study of the synthesis and properties of aerogels.
• Investigation of the properties of conductive polymers.
• Analysis of the use of materials in energy storage devices.
• Study of the properties of biocompatible materials.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Projects

• Synthesis and characterization of a new drug compound.
• Investigation of the use of natural products in drug discovery.
• Analysis of the chemical composition of pharmaceutical formulations.
• Study of the kinetics of drug release from different formulations.
• Investigation of the stability of pharmaceutical formulations.
• Analysis of the bioavailability of drugs.
• Study of the metabolism of drugs in the body.
• Investigation of the use of nanoparticles in drug delivery.
• Analysis of the chemical reactions involved in drug synthesis.
• Study of the effects of impurities on the efficacy of drugs.

Food Chemistry Projects

• Research of the chemical composition of various types of honey.
• Investigation of the effects of cooking methods on the nutritional value of food.
• Analysis of the chemical composition of different kinds of cheese.
• Study of the properties of food additives.
• Investigation of the chemical reactions involved in food spoilage.
• Analysis of the chemical composition of spices.
• Study of the properties of food preservatives.
• Investigation of the effects of fermentation on food products.
• Analysis of the chemical composition of chocolate.
• Study of the chemical reactions involved in baking.

Electrochemistry Projects

• Study of electroplating using different metals.
• Research of the factors affecting the efficiency of electrolysis.
• Analysis of the corrosion rate of different metals.
• Study of electrochemical cells and batteries.
• Investigation of the properties of supercapacitors.
• Analysis of the electrolyte conductivity in batteries.
• Study of the electrochemical behavior of electrodes in various solutions.
• Investigation of the applications of electrochemistry in wastewater treatment.
• Analysis of the electrochemical properties of conducting polymers.
• Study of the role of electrochemistry in fuel cells.

Computational Chemistry Projects

• Molecular modeling of organic compounds.
• Research of the electronic structure of transition metal complexes.
• Analysis of the energetics of chemical reactions using computational methods.
• Study of molecular dynamics simulations of biomolecules.
• Investigation of the role of computational chemistry in drug design.
• Analysis of the computational methods for predicting chemical properties.
• Study of the use of quantum chemistry in materials science.
• Investigation of the applications of machine learning in computational chemistry.
• Analysis of the computational approaches to studying reaction mechanisms.
• Study of the role of computational chemistry in understanding catalysis.

Quantum Chemistry Projects

• Study of molecular orbital theory.
• Investigation of the electronic structure of diatomic molecules.
• Analysis of the principles of symmetry in quantum chemistry.
• Survey of the Born-Oppenheimer approximation.
• Investigation of the Hartree-Fock method.
• Analysis of density functional theory (DFT).
• Study of quantum mechanical calculations of molecular properties.
• Investigation of the role of quantum chemistry in spectroscopy.
• Analysis of quantum chemical calculations of reaction rates.
• Study of the applications of quantum chemistry in nanotechnology.

Bioinorganic Chemistry Projects

• Study of metalloproteins and metalloenzymes.
• Research of the role of metal ions in biological systems.
• Analysis of metal ion transport in biological membranes.
• Study of metalloregulatory proteins in bacteria.
• Investigation of the use of metal complexes as anticancer agents.
• Analysis of metalloenzymes involved in redox reactions.
• Study of metal ion homeostasis in cells.
• Investigation of metalloproteins involved in oxygen transport.
• Analysis of metalloenzymes involved in DNA replication and repair.
• Study of the role of metal ions in neurotransmission.

Solid State Chemistry Projects

• Study of crystal structures and lattice defects.
• Investigation of the properties of semiconductors.
• Analysis of the band structure of solids.
• Study of the synthesis and properties of nanomaterials.
• Investigation of the role of defects in catalysis.
• Analysis of the magnetic properties of solids.
• Study of phase transitions in solids.
• Investigation of the properties of high-temperature superconductors.
• Analysis of the optical properties of solids.
• Study of the electrical conductivity of solids.

Coordination Chemistry Projects

• Study of coordination compounds and complex ions.
• Investigation of the structure and bonding in transition metal complexes.
• Analysis of the isomerism in coordination compounds.
• Study of the magnetic properties of coordination compounds.
• Investigation of the spectroscopic properties of coordination compounds.
• Analysis of the catalytic properties of transition metal complexes.
• Study of the applications of coordination compounds in medicine.
• Investigation of the synthesis and characterization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Analysis of the role of ligands in controlling the properties of coordination compounds.
• Study of the role of coordination compounds in catalytic converters .

These chemistry project ideas cover diverse topics and can be adjusted to fit the interests and expertise of students at various levels of education. Remember to select a project that aligns with your interests and resources, and don’t hesitate to seek guidance from your teachers or mentors. Good luck with your chemistry project!

Doing fun science projects with your kids is a great way to engage them with chemistry and other science topics. These chemistry projects in this blog post use simple, easy-to-find items to demonstrate essential concepts like chemical reactions, chromatography, crystallization, and more. 

Kids will love making their bouncy balls, lava lamps, crystals, slime, and bath bombs while learning about the chemistry principles behind them. These projects are appropriate and safe for kids of all ages with just a little parental supervision. 

Follow our step-by-step guides to set your kids up for science success. Allowing your children to get hands-on with these chemistry experiments will spark their curiosity and interest in the sciences. 

After doing these projects, kids will be eager to learn more about the fascinating world of chemistry. Science doesn’t have to be intimidating! With these creative ideas, you can turn your home into an exciting science lab filled with fascination and fun.

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You can make your own holiday ornaments using hcemistry. These ornaments include crystal snowflakes, silver glass balls, copper plated decorations, atom ornaments, and more.

Silver Ornaments

Use a chemical reaction to put a silver mirror coating inside a glass ornament. This is the method used to chemically silver mirrors. It results in a beautiful keepsake silver ornament.

Borax Crystal Snowflake

You can grow the crystals for this sparkling ornament in a few hours or overnight. Make lovely snowflakes that won't melt!

Paper Atom Decorations

These paper atoms are like paper snowflakes, except atomic-looking! Make and hang them anywhere, anytime. They look great for the winter holidays.

Crystal Holiday Stocking

This is another holiday crystal growing project that only takes a few hours to complete. Coat a Christmas stocking or other porous decoration with tiny glistening crystals made from a common household ingredient.

Copper Plated Holiday Ornament

Use a redox reaction to plate copper over galvanized wire or a galvanized shape (e.g., a star) to make a shiny copper holiday ornament.

Glow in the Dark Crystal Ornament

This crystal decoration is shown in a snowflake shape, but you can make it in any design you like. Grow crystals around a shape, but include an extra ingredient so your crystals will glow in the dark.

Borax Crystal Heart

You can grow borax crystals over a heart shape just as easily as over a snowflake shape! Make a sparkling crystal heart for your holiday.

Crystal Paper Snowflakes

Cut paper snowflakes from coffee filters to use as a base for crystals. This is a crystallized twist on the classic paper snowflake project that produces amazing shimmering decorations.

Crystal Star Decoration

This is another easy crystal decoration that you can grow overnight. If you grow the crystal around a glittery or metallic pipe cleaner, you'll get a twinkling star. You can get a different interesting crystallized effect if you grow clear crystals around a colored core.

Crystal Starfish

You can use a small dry starfish or a shell as the base for your crystals. Starfish produce very sparkly decorations or holiday ornaments. It's an easy project that you can complete overnight.

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How to Use Chemistry for Christmas Decorations?

Christmas is a time of bright colorful gifts, fun and positive emotions. It is a time when you don’t want to think about studying and boring lessons. However, let’s recollect some chemistry bases this Christmas. Why? Artificial snow, crystal snowflakes, snow globe, non-fading Christmas tree, interesting handmade gifts and bright colorful decorations. All these you can make using chemistry, its secrets and magic. If you want to amaze your friend and relatives read the article and let’s do winter science.

What do you imagine when you think about Christmas? Snow and Christmas tree? Sure! Both of these are the symbols of winter holidays. And we can make these holidays last much longer. First, make your Christmas tree stay green for a long time providing it with necessary nutrients. You need:

• 1 gallon of water
• 2 cups of corn syrup or 4 teaspoons of sugar
• 4 teaspoons of chlorine bleach
• 4 teaspoons of lemon juice

These ingredients make water softer and acidic facilitating its absorbance by the tree. Besides, these compounds serve as disinfectants and impair the growth of bacteria, fungi and algae that may be toxic for the tree. Also, you can drop a penny there: copper can serve as a fungicide and acidifier. So, mix all ingredients and store your Christmas tree in this solution, regularly changing it.

Now, it’s high time we made snow. Of course, you can buy or rent snow-making machine producing snow from the water. However, if you are not going to make up a ski slope, you can use simple chemical polymer sodium polyacrylate ([C 3 H 3 NaO 2 ] n ). This polymer possesses a great ability to absorb water. You can use several teaspoons of dry sodium polyacrylate and add water to reach desired wetness. You will get non-toxic snow-like gel. You can add salt to make it drier or freeze it to make it cold. Though, you will not produce enough artificial snow to make a snowman, but you can easily use these amounts to decorate your Christmas tree or room.

Next, let’s make a snowglobe as a handmade gift. Here, you can use eggshell and glitter to create snow-like structures. However, if you need more chemistry magic you can use benzoic acid (C 6 H 5 COOH). Though this compound is safe, you should use protective gloves due to possible irritating effect. So, heat 1g of benzoic acid in 75ml of water. In these conditions, benzoic acid dissolves. However, cooling to room temperature makes it precipitate and form snowflakes-like structures. Now, you need to take a glass jar, put any small plastic toy, add water with precipitating benzoic acid and close the jar with the lid using glue if necessary. Here you are!

If you want to decorate your house with amazing snowflakes, make beautiful borax crystal. You will need:

• white pipe cleaners
• borax (sodium borate, Na 2 B 4 O 7 )
• boiling water
• food coloring

First, you have to make a snowflake shape using pipe cleaners. So, cut them into smaller parts and join them together to form a snowflake. Then, tie the string to the end of the snowflake. Another end of the string should be tied to the pencil and put over a jar to place the snowflake inside. Add boiling water and borax into the jar with regular mixing. You should add three 3 tablespoons of borax per cup of water. The snowflake shape must be covered with borax solution. Then, leave snowflake in the jar overnight. In the morning, you’ll find your amazing snowflake: borax will form crystals on the surface of the pipe cleaners. You can use food coloring to make your snowflake more bright. Furthermore, you can make your snowflakes glow in the dark. How? You can add fluorescent dyes to your solution. Find out how to do it in our previous article .

And finally, let’s use pine cones to produce a magic light. You will need boric acid (H 3 BO 3 ), ethanol and pine cones. Dissolve boric acid in water or ethanol, soak your pine cones in this solution and let it dry. After this, light up your pine cones. You will see magical green and red fire produced by burning boric acid.

Using these simple household chemicals, materials and your free time you can make wonderful decorations and fill your holidays with pleasure of experimenting. However, remember the rules of safety for yourself and people surrounding you. Though chemicals described here (sodium polyacrylate, benzoic acid, borax, boric acid and other) are non-toxic and are used in food technologies, don’t drink or eat them. Really, don’t. Wash your hands thoroughly after these or other experiments. And don’t play with fire too much. You don’t want to be on YouTube in a Christmas Failures video, do you? So, remember about safety rules, find time for creative ideas, use your chemistry knowledge, and you will spend amazing Christmas holidays.

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In situ laser-assisted decoration of au nanoparticles on 3d porous graphene for enhanced 2-cees sensing.

The fabrication of gas sensing devices with high sensitivity and low limit of detection (LOD) for monitoring chemical warfare agents and their simulants is of great importance. Metal oxide-based semiconducting nanomaterials and their heterojunctions hold great promise in chemiresistive gas sensing. However, the demands of high working temperature, integration on interdigitated electrodes (IDEs) and additional heaters impede their popularity. This work demonstrates in situ laser-assisted preparation of Au decorated laser-induced graphene (LIG/Au) hetero-material as a flexible and effective near-room-temperature 2-chloroethyl ethyl sulfide (2-CEES) sensor. The structure of sensor is simplified obviously via omitting the IDE and additional heating module. Via optimizing the concentration of precursor solution HAuCl4 and power of secondary scribing, the LIG/Au-0.1 M gas sensor exhibits an enhanced response of 7.85‰ to 1.0 ppm 2-CEES, which is twice as that of pure LIG. Furthermore, its LOD is as low as 5.8 ppb. The sensing mechanism analysis reveals that the decoration of Au nanoparticles enriches the active sites of LIG/Au-0.1 M and provides the catalytic and sensitization effects. The present study not only provides an appealing 2-CEES gas sensor but demonstrates an effective method to large-scale fabricating high-performance other sensing devices.

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