There are some great websites that list easy and educational science experiments that can be done at home without much equipment or mess. On the list below you will find a wide variety of experiments on many different aspects of science.
If they don't pique your scientific interest they are also great for party tricks!
- Science is Fun
From the Chemistry Department at the University of Wisconsin. - Zoom! from PBS Kids
Loads of different experiments here.
- Science Bob
Instructions and videos of experiments.
- Science Explorer
Courtesy of the Exploratorium Museum.
- Science Buddies
More complex science projects with a nice feature to help you choose your topic.
- Earthquake Science Projects
From the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Try Science
Games, Videos and experiments.