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.
How Long is Your Shadow on the Shortest Day?
Many people think of the first day of spring or the first day of school as a new beginning, but the winter solstice is a new beginning too. Explore the peak of winter!
Make a Snow Gauge
How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.
Ready, Aim, Marshmallows!
Who says physics can't be fun? Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building a catapult out of an ordinary shoe box to teach your child about projectile motion.
How Strong are a Bird's Bones?
It's hard to understand how birds' hollow bones can be strong enough to support their muscles. In this science experiment, you and your child will test how strong a hollow structure can be. The answer may surprise you!
Set-Up a Solar System of Kids
Help your fourth grader envision the solar system and its immense size by creating a small scale map of the solar system--using human planets! This kinesthetic learning activity will help your child understand the solar system.
Experiment with Polymers
Did you know some substances can be both solid- and liquid-like? In this science activity, you and your child will experiment with an in-between state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens!
Experiment with Magnetism: Make a Hanging Compass
To supplement your eigth grader's study of magnets in school, try this simple activity at home. Your child will create a homemade working compass using just a steel needle, magnet, jar, and a few other supplies.
Inspect Animal Tracks
Lions and tigers and bears! Oh, my! The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which of eight common North American animals left a track along the river bank.
Grow Sparkling Borax Crystals
Get your child excited about Earth science by growing crystals at home! Using just a few materials, your child can start his very own borax crystal garden.
How Do Oil Spills Harm Wildlife?
We've all seen the horrifying newscasts of oil-soaked birds, and volunteers trying to clean up the mess. In this experiment, your child will chart the effects of applying water, oil, and soap to a feather.
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