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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.

Cleaning Copper Pennies

Cleaning Copper Pennies

Why are some pennies shiny and others dark and dull? Find out with this experiment, which transforms dark pennies to bright ones.

Make a Sundial

Make a Sundial

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Make a Shell Craft Treasure Box

Make a Shell Craft Treasure Box

Explore the world of seashells with your kindergartener, and give him practice in scientific identification and categorization while he creates a cool treasure box.

Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!

Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!

This taste science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

Test for Iron in Fruit Juices

Test for Iron in Fruit Juices

This experiment will actually let your child to test for iron in some fruit juices. Before you begin, develop a hypothesis (a guess), of which fruit juice may include iron and which doesn't.

Experiment with Boiled Egg Science

Experiment with Boiled Egg Science

Try this science exploration with your kindergarten scientist, and help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

Grow Salt Crystals!

Grow Salt Crystals!

Crystals are a very special structure. In this activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

Plant an Indoor Sponge Garden

Plant an Indoor Sponge Garden

In most of the country it's impossible to do year-round. When the wind starts howling, help your child plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your warm and dry kitchen.

Solids, Liquids, Maple Syrup!

Solids, Liquids, Maple Syrup!

Introduce your first grade scientist to the properties of liquids and solids. This fun experiment uses the sweetest thing on the breakfast table...maple syrup!

Make a Marble Obstacle Course

Make a Marble Obstacle Course

Teach your preschooler simple science like gravity and balance without losing your marbles. Well . . . there's a chance you might lose a few!

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