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 a Sub in Your Tub!
Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.
Exploding Marshmallows!
Does your child ask questions about the magical mystery microwave? Now you can show her how and why it works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside.
Make Your Own Ice Cream!
Store-bought ice cream is good, but trust us - homemade is better. Here's a recipe that's both easy and delicious. And kids can help!
Construct a Weather Spinner!
Tracking the weather serves as a great educational, and entertaining, introduction to the natural sciences. Her weather spinner will help her develop important observation and analysis skills.
Make a Bendable Spinal Column Model
Has your child ever thought about how his spine works, and why it bends? This assembling activity resulting in a spinal model will help him understand and be grateful for the vital functions performed by his vertebral column.
Compare Cotton and Nylon Absorbency
Synthetic and natural fabrics have a different molecular arrangement that react differently when combined with the structure of water. Invite your little scientist to test this theory by comparing the reactions of nylon, cotton, and water!
Warm Your Feet With Wet Wool?
Wool has some cool characteristics It can absorb up to one-third of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. Invite your child to test this claim by performing a wool and synthetic sock comparison!
Keep a Candle Burning Underwater!
Magic tricks can't hold a candle to this scientific triumph! Watch your child's astonishment as he sees that he can make a candle burn below water, and create a very bizarre candle souvenir.
Do-It-Yourself Solar Eclipse!
Your astronomer can create a solar eclipse in just a few seconds using materials found around the house! This experiment demonstrates how a small body like the moon, can obscure the light from a much larger one, such as the sun.
Pour Foam-less Root Beer!
It's finally possible to get rid of that pesky foam on top of one everyone's favorite soft drinks! Invite your child to play a trick on someone by adding an extra special ingredient to a glass of root beer to prevent the foam from forming.
