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Learning about science can sometimes seem scary, but it doesn’t have to be! There are tons of simple science experiments that you can do in your own home. Here are just some of our favourites that you can try today! You don’t have to worry about expensive equipment or complex chemicals, just find a few items from your kitchen or your recycling and start experimenting today. Hands on learning is the best kind of learning and these experiments are perfect for children of all ages to get stuck in,