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.
All American Apple-Strawberry Pie
This Fourth of July, make an American classic with a twist and seize the opportunity to cook with your child and build those math and social studies skills. This recipe is simple and delicious and the perfect summer treat on a lazy afternoon.
Soda Pop "Fireworks"
This Fourth of July, explore fourth grade science with your child and make some holiday fireworks right in your own back yard!
Create a Shoebox Habitat
First graders are imaginative story-builders, constantly thinking of plots and characters as they go through their day. By creating a shoebox habitat with your child, you'll put those budding creative instincts to good use and help him expand on some of the science concepts he's learning in school!
Have Fun with Firework Science!
Mix together some oil, water, food coloring and some curious kids, and you can make some amazing fireworks of your own this year. While you're at it, you'll even give your child a chance to explore some science, too!
Bake a Heart Healthy(er) Cheesecake!
Here's a slimmed down recipe for a cheesecake that is delicious and good for you. Invite your kids to help you with the measuring, the mixing, and the proportions and you'll give them great math and science practice along the way!
Make Edible Amber Fossils
A favorite topic of study in elementary science classes is that of prehistoric life, and in second grade this subject serves as a way for your child to explore the world that lies beyond what he can see. Here's an activity to help preserve your second grader's excitement about science!
Build a Pinecone Bird Feeder!
Here's a kindergarten science craft that brings birds to your yard - and a smile to your kindergartner's face.
Explore Blood Science!
Try this fun and informative activity with your kindergartner and help him build up his science skills and learn about one of the most important parts of our bodies!
Make Waves in a Bottle
If your child's school is inland, or if the ocean waters nearby seem rough for a little kid, here's a delightful way to bring some waves home...and build up that kindergarten earth science knowledge as well.
How Much Does a Caterpillar Eat?
Caterpillars are usually a first grade favorite. This experiment gives your young scientist the opportunity to learn how much of a leaf a caterpillar can eat in one day. And in the process, it will teach her some important steps in the scientific method.
