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.
Make a Shadow Clock!
Use your child's natural interest in shadows with this activity! Create a "shadow clock" to measure the time of day. It's a great way to help sharpen her science observation skills, and think about the concept of time!
Stretch Your Brain with Optical Illusions!
Everyone is fascinated by optical illusions, especially children. To satisfy your kindergartner's curious mind (and help him explore the sense of sight) make your own optical illusion at home using this simple and easy activity!
Gluep: Solid or Liquid?
First graders enjoy studying solids and liquids because it gives them a chance to get their hands dirty. But sometimes it can get a little predictable. Shake things up with this activity and make Gluep, a goopy substance that behaves like both a solid and a liquid!
Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science
Teach your child some scientific basics with this fun and informative experiment. Explore the densities of different liquids as you stack them on top of one another!
Learn Gravity with Parachute People
Let your child think she's being naughty with this fun activity. Create your own parachute people using a handkerchief and lightweight figurine. She'll have so much fun that she won't realize you're sneaking in a science lesson!
Make Your Own Fossils
Make these homemade shell fossils to hang on the wall, and introduce your child to the wonders of science! Sure, they're not authentic but he'll have a great time making them, and they look great on the wall!
Experiment with "Hot Clothes"
Ever notice how when you wear dark clothing on a summer day, you feel hotter? This experiment will teach your second grader that dark colors retain more heat than light colors. He'll get some science practice while having fun in the sun!
Go, Seeds, Go!
How are seeds designed for survival? Create a seed book with your first grader to see how are designed to go, go, go before they grow, grow, grow!
Travel the Time Zones
Help your child learn the time zones by having him find vacation spots for the family around the country. Have the family compete to see who can figure out the different times in each time zone!
Practice Science with a Bug Jar
Kids are fascinated with bugs. In this activity, your child will get to hunt and capture bugs to observe. It's a perfect way for her to practice important science skills and satisfy her curiosity all at once!
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