Dr. Boyd demonstrates that oil and water do not mix by showing you how to make a homemade lava lamp. Minute 0:32 – Introduction Minute 0:50 – What you need Minute 1:16 – Explanation Minute 2:57 – Safety Minute 3:06 – Demonstration

Did you know that there is metal in your food AND in your body? Watch Dr. Boyd prove it by extracting iron from breakfast cereal. Minute 0:31 – Introduction Minute 0:56 – What you need Minute 1:26 – Explanation Minute 2:07 – Safety...

After giving an explanation of the Periodic Table, Dr. Boyd explains where he thinks the fictitious metal Vibranium would be located on the Periodic Table if it were a real element. What do you think…where should Vibranium go on the...

Learn about how seeds sprout into plants, and find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts without soil! 0:00 – Introduction 0:17 – What you need 0:45 – Explanation 2:54 – Safety 3:03 – Growing Bean Sprouts Setup 1 3:44 – Growing Bean...

Ever wonder how to make a paper airplane? Ever wonder how they fly? Well Dr. Boyd answers those questions, and then gives you a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a sleek, fast paper airplane! 0:00 – Introduction 0:28 – Explanation of...

Watch as Dr. Boyd shows footage documenting his experience witnessing the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. 0:00 – Introduction 0:39 – Brief Solar Eclipse explanation 0:59 – Solar Eclipse viewing plans 1:52 – Footage: Morning before the Eclipse...

Check out these awesome demonstrations that use Dry Ice! For a complete explanation of each demonstration,

n a variation of the common 'Volcano Baking Soda' demonstration, Dr. Boyd traps carbon dioxide gas in a balloon.

Friction can be quite strong. Dr. Boyd shows you just how strong it can be with this demonstration.

Dr. Boyd demonstrates how to pick up ice with string Minute 0:31 – Introduction Minute 0:43 – What you need Minute 1:00 – Explanation Minute 1:38 – Safety Minute 1:42 – Demonstration Minute 2:33 – Explanation Minute 3:01 – Follow-up...

The year 2019 is celebrated as the International Year of the Periodic Table (#IYPT) in recognition of its discovery 150 years ago in 1869. Listen along as Dr. Boyd gives a detailed explanation of its arrangement and what all the letters...

Ever wonder what a metal is?

What if Vibranium was a real elemental metal, where would it be located on the Periodic Table? Watch Dr. Boyd’s fun and creative take on that question.

In part 2 of a 3 part discussion on fluid diffusion, Dr. Boyd explains and demonstrates the effect of temperature on diffusion. Minute 0:30 – Introduction Minute 0:41 – What you need Minute 0:54 – Explanation Minute 1:47 – Safety Minute...

In part 1 of a 2 part discussion on surface tension, Dr. Boyd give a simple and easy to follow explanation and demonstration of the effect liquid dish soap has on the surface tension of water. Minute 0:30 – Introduction Minute 0:45 –...

It takes a very steady hand to execute the "shot glass on shot glass" maneuver Dr. Boyd pulls off...twice. Find out how this helps explain fluid diffusion and fluid density in this cool video! Minute 0:30 – Introduction Minute 0:52 –...

In part 2 of a two-part discussion on surface tension, Dr. Boyd uses dish soap to decrease the surface tension of milk, which causes the milk to make swirls of color from food dye. Minute 0:30 – Brief Review Minute 0:57 – What you need...

There are many kinds of glue all around us. Some come from nature, and some we can create. Watch as Dr. Boyd gives step-by-step instructions on how to create your own glue at home. Minute 0:30 – Introduction Minute 0:42 – What you need...

Slime is all the rage with kids these days. One common form of slime is known as Oobleck. Oobleck happens to be a non-Newtonian fluid. Join Dr. Boyd in making Oobleck, and learning what it means to be a non-Newtonian fluid. Minute 0:30 –...

Dr. Boyd shows you how to simulate making a cloud after explaining how they are made in nature. Minute 0:30 – Introduction Minute 0:43 – What you need Minute 1:17 – Explanation Minute 2:18 – Safety Minute 2:29 – Making a Cloud in a Jar

Using a black marker, water and a coffee cup filter, Dr. Boyd explains and then demonstrates the analytical technique known as Paper Chromatography. Minute 0:30 – Introduction Minute 0:42 – What you need Minute 1:04 – Chromatography...

Dr. Boyd explains what a thermometer is, the units that temperature is measured in, and how to properly read a thermometer. Then he demonstrates a thermometer in action in hot and cold conditions. Minute 0:30 – Introduction Minute 0:55 –...

Learn about plants, and see how you can change their color! Minute 0:30 – Introduction Minute 0:43 – What you need Minute 1:06 – Explanation & description of plants and their function Minute 2:24 – Experimental plan Minute 3:03 – Safety...

Dr. Boyd explains the chemical in pepper spray that causes irritation, and he also explains what to do if you are ever exposed to pepper spray. Minute 0:00 – Introduction Minute 0:07 – Background Minute 0:33 – Explanation of chemicals...