8 science experiments kids can do at home, from egg drops to ball ramps

While children are stuck at home amid the coronavirus, they can do hands-on science experiments at home.Cavan Images / Getty Images

• Schools across the world are closed right now due to the coronavirus, thrusting parents into the role of homeschool teacher without much notice.
• For parents who don't have a teaching background, finding hands-on ways for children to learn while at home can be particularly time-consuming and difficult.
• Insider found 8 easy science experiments children can do at home to get hands-on science experience.

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With more than 30 million children stuck at home due to coronavirus-related school closings, many parents have suddenly become homeschool teachers.

For parents who don't have teaching experience, at-home science lessons can be especially time-consuming. But homemade science experiments don't have to get require hours of prep or extra trips to the store.

Insider found 8 doable at-home science experiments created by teachers and parents that only require items you may already have around the house.

From playing with static electricity to egg drop experiments, these easy, inexpensive science projects will keep kids excited about learning.