Science Activities and Games
Science activities to help show your child the fun side of learning! From easy science activities to more advanced science experiments, we've got you covered! Use the selector on the right to narrow your search by grade.
Match That! A Spatial Observation Game
Developing a keen eye for observation is an essential skill for any scientist and a fundamental step of the scientific method. Help your middle schooler (and yourself!) improve his observation skills by playing this simple game.
Popsicle Stick Bird House
Help your nature enthusiast connect to her fine feathered friends right in your neighborhood by constructing a bird habitat and feeding station she can watch throughout the summer and fall.
Chalk it Up! An Outdoor Classification Activity
Classifying and sorting into groups is also a large part of the first grade math curriculum. The outdoors offers an abundance of learning tools for children, and classifying in the natural world gives your child an added lesson in scientific observation and classification.
Crunch a Can with Air, Water and Science!
Experiment with the wonders of pressure and condensation by crushing a soda can with nothing but air and water!
Get Your Head in the Clouds!
First graders are eager to learn about science - especially using large objects to observe like clouds. Let your child daydream a little and use those science and writing skills, too!
Play Science Password!
This activity will help your child review science concepts, learn new ones, and become familiar with the definitions and examples of various concepts in science. Plus, it's fun!
Be a Covert Code Breaker!
Who hasn't dreamt of becoming a secret agent - working on clandestine missions and intercepting secret codes? Here's your child's chance to work on her code breaking and writing skills while covertly developing her analytical thinking skills, too!
Perform a Law of Motion Magic Trick
Have your child try this classic trick. Not only is it fun to perform and impressive to watch, but it is a great example of Newton's First Law of Motion at work!
Make an ABC Nature Book
Take a nature walk in your backyard or local park to find one object for every letter of the alphabet. Your child will be loving the outdoors while practicing her science, reading, and writing skills.
Ice Cream Science
What is a liquid? What is a solid? What better way to experiment, then by turning one of your kid's favorite substances, ice cream, into a homemade science lesson!
