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

Craft a Butterfly and Chrysalis

Craft a Butterfly and Chrysalis

Butterflies offer us a special glimpse into nature's constant rebirth. This arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

Grow Your Own Avocado Plant

Grow Your Own Avocado Plant

Get your kids involved in the growing season with this gardening activity that's simple and easy to start. They'll love watching the avocado seed grow into a bushy plant.

Hammered Flower Prints

Hammered Flower Prints

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process.

Make Lightning

Make Lightning

While this experiment won't produce something that can strike down trees, it does create an electrical discharge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

Create a Shoebox Habitat

Create a Shoebox Habitat

First graders are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

Make Your Own Fossils

Make Your Own Fossils

With some cookie dough and ordinary household objects, let your kindergartener explore how fossil imprints are made.

Experiment With Sound Waves

Experiment With Sound Waves

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string.

Plant a Garden

Plant a Garden

The garden is a place for growing flowers, chasing butterflies - even impromptu tag. But you can slip in some math and science learning without drawing too much attention to yourself.

Backyard Bugs

Backyard Bugs

When it comes to kids and bugs, there's some kind of magnetic attraction. Boost math and science knowledge, and take the learning outdoors!

Construct a Paper Plate Wind Spinner

Construct a Paper Plate Wind Spinner

Help your child create a homemade wind spinner that represents her favorite elements of summertime. It will make your backyard sparkle, and teach her about weather!

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