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

Bake Tree Ring Cookies

Bake Tree Ring Cookies

These fun cookies introduce kids to the concept of cross-sections. As they're learning, they'll also be practicing fine motor skills and making a yummy treat at the same time!

Explore Surface Tension

Explore Surface Tension

Ever wonder why dewdrops form? Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension! Part science, part magic, this is a great way to get your child excited about the way things work.

Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science

Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science

Teach your child some scientific basics with this fun and informative experiment. Explore the densities of different liquids as you stack them on top of one another!

Learn About Oil Spills

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.

Help Build a Bird's Nest

Help Build a Bird's Nest

With this springy project, your child will make a hanger full of colorful materials for the birds to use in their nests. She'll have a great time with this craft project and science experiment all in one!

Make a Soda Bottle Greenhouse

Make a Soda Bottle Greenhouse

Want to bring the green inside and teach your kids to appreciate nature at the same time? Use recycled materials to create a miniature garden inside your home.

Crunch a Can with Air, Water and Science!

Crunch a Can with Air, Water and Science!

Experiment with the wonders of pressure and condensation by crushing a soda can with nothing but air and water!

Ready, Aim, Marshmallows!

Ready, Aim, Marshmallows!

Who says physics can't be fun? Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building a catapult out of an ordinary shoe box to teach your child about projectile motion.

Make Homemade Paper

Make Homemade Paper

Part science experiment, part craft, this activity shows kids how to make homemade paper by exploring what happens when water and toilet paper interact.

Make a Better Paper Airplane

Make a Better Paper Airplane

This is a great activity for students of all ages, but high school physics students should have a greater understanding of fluid dynamics and be able to push the outer limits of paper airplane design!

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