Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid. Sometimes called “oobleck” after the Dr. Seuss nonsense word, this unique slime has some surprising behaviors that will leave young experimenters craving more chemistry!
Your second grader knows by now that people come in all shapes. She just doesn't know the names of those shapes yet. This simple activity will help her think of people in a whole new way. And she'll get in some number practice in the process!
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Make a Hover Craft!
Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft. A hovercraft is a vehicle that travels on a layer of compressed air just above any kind of land or water surface.
Make a Homemade Thermometer!
This project will enable your child to construct a homemade thermometer that will compliment what they are learning about this instrument in school.
Pull a Surface Tension Surprise
Ever wonder why dewdrops form? Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process! Part science, part magic, this is a great way to get your child excited about the way things work.
Watch it Grow: A Fun Science Activity
During this spring break, teach your fourth grader a lesson through gardening! In this activity you’ll see how going through the process of planting something special will give your child a tremendous sense of responsibility and perhaps a green thumb!
Build a Pop Rocket
What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket, with help from a basic chemical reaction. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip!
Turn and Learn About the Earth's Seasons!
In this interactive activity, your second grader will see first-hand how the Earth moves and brings seasonal changes to our world.
Make an Electrical Zapper
Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device that will produce a spark that you and your child can feel, see, and hear!
Grow a Sock Garden
How many times have you caught your children walking outside with white socks on? In this activity, your kid has your permission to get his socks nice and filthy. In fact, it's a necessity! Believe it or not, those socks are going to make a garden.
Make Homemade Paper
Sure it's fun to experiment with bubbles or see which objects sink and which float. But why not try a science experiment that creates something cool? This project lets kids explore what happens when water and paper interact, and it produces homemade paper perfect for interesting gift tags or ...
Float My Clay Boat
Want to introduce your child to some science while playing with water and clay? Here's a hands-on experiment that will have your child using clay to design the floatiest boat he can!
