Entertaining and Educational: 9 Dry Ice Kid Experiments

If you’re looking for fun science experiments and projects you can do with your children and students at home or in the classroom, these dry ice activities are easy to setup, and oh so cool! They offer a great way to get kids excited about science, and are perfect for birthday parties and Halloween celebrations. Science experiments offer an easy and fun way to encourage innovative and creative thinking in kids, and encourages them to work collaboratively with their peers as they make predictions and hypotheses.

What Is Dry Ice?

Dry ice is a liquid form of carbon dioxide, and it’s primarily used as a cooling agent (i.e. while shipping frozen foods when traditional refrigeration isn’t available). Unlike normal ice, dry ice doesn’t melt. Instead, it goes through a process called ‘sublimation’ in which it changes from a solid state directly into a gaseous state. It is used for a variety of different reasons, and while it’s not a dangerous substance per se, it can cause frostbite on the skin, and should only be used in well ventilated areas.

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