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
Electro-Scope It Out!
An electroscope is a simple device that measures static electricity, or the freely flowing electrical charges of the atmosphere. Static electricity is caused by friction, or something rubbing against something else.
Speak up for the Earth
On Earth Day, help your child write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants, asking for people to live more Earth-friendly and suggesting ways to be kinder.
Practice Stick Writing
Kids will get a kick out of creating a written message and practicing their letters using sticks they find in nature. This also helps to practice their letter formation and handwriting strokes.
Nice Shades! How Light and Color Affect Sight
By creating handmade pairs of sunglasses with different lenses, your child will explore color, perception, and how light affects everything you see.
Play the Pattern Matching Game
Your child will boost her visual recognition skills and become more familiar with different colors as she pairs up craft sticks with matching patterns.
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!
Explore Christmas Tree Science
The Christmas season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!
Learn about Life Cycle in a Bowl!
Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.
Explore Air Pressure and Make a Homemade Fountain
Here's a science activity that lets a first grader have fun with an empty dish soap bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.
Observe the Greenhouse Effect in a Jar
Your kids may have heard of the greenhouse effect, but do they know what it is? Explore the basic concept by conducting a simple experiment that shows how a greenhouse works.
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