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 Drinking Water Out of Salt Water!
With fresh water becoming scarcer than ever on our planet, scientists are busy exploring ways to take the salt out of salt water in large quantities. Here's a small-scale experiment to help your socially conscious first grade earth scientist figure it out.
Make Your Own Ant Farm!
All you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm for your budding first grade scientist.
Pressed Leaf Easter Eggs
Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.
Observe the Greenhouse Effect in a Jar
This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect. Your child will be able to see for himself how greenhouses work, and relate this understanding to what occurs in our atmosphere.
Make a Plastic Cup Monster!
Help your child learn how things grow with these fun cup monsters, which make great homemade Halloween decor.
Color Science for Kinders!
Help your child explore chromatography (the process of separating colors or pigments) while creating a neat art project! Here's how to get started.
Learn About Oil Spills
We all know water and oil don't mix, but it's often difficult for students to grasp the difficulty of cleaning up an oil spill.
The Gas Guzzler's Challenge: A Lesson in Earth Science
One of the best things your child can do for the environment is help you save gas! Here's a fun and rewarding competition that will have your child applying what she knows about earth science and math to help the planet and your wallet!
Make a Windsock!
Windsocks are used to determine the wind direction and wind speed. Your preschooler can create a simple windsock using a colorful piece of tissue paper, a chenille stem, and yarn.
Make Quick and Easy Bath Salts
Use the activity below to help your child create bath salts as she observes how a solid changes when placed in a liquid. These fragrant bath salts can be made to enjoy at home or package as a special gift for a friend!
