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
Mystery Paint
Who doesn't love magic tricks? Here's an activity that brings the magic to your house. Kids paint invisible pictures on a piece of paper that can only be revealed when painted over with watercolors!
Grow Your Own Herbs
Here's a way to make history both interesting and relevant: design a garden using plants that were used by people in Colonial times!
Scientific Concept Scavenger Hunt
Test your middle schooler's science knowledge with a science scavenger hunt! The purpose of this game is to test your child's understanding of science terms and apply these terms to real world objects.
Color Science for Kinders!
Help your child explore chromatography (the process of separating colors or pigments) while creating a neat art project! Here's how to get started.
Make a Windsock
Windsocks are used to determine the wind direction and wind speed. Your preschooler can create a simple windsock using a colorful piece of tissue paper, a chenille stem, and yarn.
Paint with Food!
Here's one time when "playing with your food" is not only acceptable -- it's science, history, and art!
Make Your Own Electricity
By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!
The Red Cabbage Acid Test
How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!
Plant Your Name with Seeds
Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious kids. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a green growing and writing activity!
Make Your Own Cloud!
As they say, a picture's worth a thousand words. Rather than tell your kids how clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet, show them.
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