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.
See-Through Egg Science
Here is a science exploration that you and your child can do with a real chicken egg. Using vinegar, you can make the egg's shell see-through, and observe what's going on inside!
Make Your Own Seed Packets!
For a great autumn activity, try creating homemade seed packets with your child. It will combine your child's love for science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.
Capture Fall Leaves in Stained Glass
Have you ever looked at that mounting pile of leaves out your window and wondered what you are going to do with all of them? This activity provides a solution, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.
Build a Balloon Powered Car
In today's "green" conscious world, we are constantly looking at the science behind our sources of energy. Here's an irresistible--and relevant--investigation that your second grade scientist can undertake!
Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?
What better way to help your first grader get a grip on measurement than with his own body parts? Here's a "hands-on "activity to help your child learn about four kinds of measurements using only a hand and a few household items.
Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
Is it a cleanser? Is it science? Is it magic? Or is it all of the above! Let your second grader discover the answer in this practical, nontoxic kitchen chemistry experiment.
Spinning Science: Disappearing Color!
Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!
Plant Your Name with Seeds!
Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious kindergarteners. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a green and growing writing activity!
Find Out What Makes Popcorn Pop
Water can go from solid to liquid to gas, but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out!
See Local Temperature, Think Global Climate
Thanks to work in previous grades, your fourth grade scientist probably knows how to record temperatures, classify common clouds, and identify different kinds of weather. Here's a new challenge: See how today's highs and lows compare with those 50 years ago.
