An apparatus for amusing and edifying a plurality of children and of creating a party-atmosphere includes a plurality of components in a box for retail and an instruction manual that instructs at least one adult supervisor how to safely manage the plurality of children while each child uses the contents, and possibly other household items, to create an event, and wherein the event demonstrates a scientific principle or law. A method for creating a science party is also disclosed. Components are provided in the box along with complementary instructions for creating a safe environment for the plurality of children to experience the party.