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Valentine's Day

Bring some science into the holiday!

Happy Valentine's Day
Energy Stick

Energy Stick

The Energy Stick is the perfect tool for introducing circuits and connections, but on Valentines Day it doubles as a Love-O-Meter. Hold hands with your crush while each of you hold one end of the Energy Stick. If you're in love, it will light up and squeal with excitement! There's no better way to show how "electric" love can be.

1 Energy Stick - $7.99

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Goldenrod Paper

Goldenrod Paper

Goldenrod Paper is an indicator that turns bright red, the color of love, when it is exposed to a base. Start by drawing fun Valentines shapes, like hearts, or a secret message with a yellow crayon or candle. Now, just spray the paper with ammonia water and watch your message and shapes appear with bright red surrounding it.

100 sheets + spray bottle - $9.99

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Baby Soda Bottles & Fizzers

Baby Soda Bottles & Fizzers

Our super durable Baby Soda Bottle test tubes make a great, one-of-a-kind Valentine. Fill them with candy and cap them, print up instructions for a Bubbling Lava Lamp, and tie the instructions onto the Baby Soda Bottle. It's sure to be a Valentines Day hit.

15 Bottles - $9.99

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100 Tablets - $4.99

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Jelly Marbles

Jelly Marbles

If you want to give a special someone flowers, make the display something special with Jelly Marbles. After growing, the Jelly Marbles will provide enough water for the flowers and make a clear vase look amazing. Want to take it a step further? Place a small LED underneath the Jelly Marbles or below the vase. That really makes the flowers pop!

50 gram Jar - $9.99

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Fortune Telling Fish

Fortune Telling Fish

The most scientific method for determining whether someone is in love or not is with a Fortune Telling Fish. These little guys have the ability to, not only tell if you're in love but, tell exactly how you are feeling. Place one in your hand and read the fortune chart to see what these magical fish have to say about you!

50 Fortune Telling Fish $5.99

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Color-Changing Carnations

Color-Changing Carnations

Are you tired of sending the same boring flowers every Valentine's Day? Try sending these Color-Changing Carnations. After spraying these normal white carnations with phenolphthalein indicator, the flowers will turn bright pink when exposed to a base. Try spraying ammonia onto the carnations' petals for a brilliant display of color.

1 Color Changing Flower Kit - $19.99

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Tired of the same old Valentines?  Can't stand another year of cartoon characters in paper envelopes for your child to take to school?  Maybe you are a teacher that is tired of getting a desk-full of Conversation Hearts... No need to worry, we have Valentine Science covered.  Whether you are looking for an amazing new way to send Valentines or a cool new activities to do in the classroom parties, we have it all.  Browse our Valentine's section for some great new ideas that are sure to bring some awe-inspiring science into the holiday!