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
Grow Salt Crystals!
Crystals are a very special structure. In this activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.
Build a Pop Rocket
What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket, with help from a basic chemical reaction. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip!
Make a Keyhole Spy Glass
Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. The next time your young detective is on a mission he can use his homemade spy glass. It's simple to make!
Have Fun With "Weird" Water
Help your kindergartner make predictions and test them scientifically to understand the concept of surface tension. And in this experiment, spills are OK!
Create a Ziplock Bag Explosion!
Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb...made from a simple sandwich bag. All you need are a few ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.
Make a Science Discovery Table!
Kindergarten scientists love to touch, manipulate, and generally "check out" natural items such as snake skins, seashells, and pine cones. Nurture this curiosity with this "discovery table" for your home.
Hatch Your Own Praying Mantises
This spring, thrill your child with the wonder and science of life as you help her create a habitat in which she can hatch her very own praying mantises.
Make a Magnet Painting
Here is an activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.
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.
Create Your Own Ethernet Cable
Here's an activity to get your teenager thinking about how the Internet works. By assembling an Ethernet cable of her own, your child can learn more about electronics and Internet technology in a hands-on way.
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