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. Here's where you can find more in depth Science Fair Project Ideas & Topics
Make a Bungee Scale
Teach the concepts of weight and scales to your child with this fun bungee scale. By becoming familiar with the weight of household objects, your child will get ready to understand more complex scientific principles.
Create Changing Leaves Scratch Art
Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.
Plant a Pizza-Themed Herb Garden!
Who knew it was so easy to plant an herb garden? Even if you live in an apartment, you and your child can grow your own pizza-themed container garden. A perfect beginning gardening activity.
Plant an Insectivorous Terrarium
Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of tiny bug-eating plants.
How Windy Is It? A Weather Science Experiment
How do we measure wind? For nearly two centuries, people have referred to a scale that was pioneered by a British admiral named Sir Francis Beaufort. Help your second grade scientist use the Beaufort scale to explore wind speed right around home.
Discover a Dandelion's Habitat
In this activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.
Make a Magical Water Garden
Show your child the wonders of water, life's most important element, with this fascinating water garden. She will see firsthand how organisms can coexist using symbiosis.
Take a Shape Safari!
Forget a jeep in Africa. You can head out for a safari right in your own neighborhood. Instead of hunting lions and tigers, you'll troll for circles and triangles.
Make a Pinhole Projector!
Make a pinhole projector and see why images cast on your retina are upside down!
Plant a Mini Herb Garden
Grow delicious herbs while teaching kids about science and nature -- a truly tasty way to learn!
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