Combine engineering and science into one awesome project with this sprout house experiment! To boot, it's a motivating way to learn about germination.
10 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Activities for Preschoolers has great learning ideas for 3-4 year olds.
Have a little fun with your preschool/kindergarten scientists and artists! 7 quick, easy, and safe STEM activities to do with 3-5 year olds.
Try making a cool homemade thermometer science experiment with kids. This is a great way to help them learn about temperature and heat!
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Easy at home science experiments using simple materials: salt and water experiment, egg in salt water, salt and ice. No-prep quick STEM activities kids love.
What kid doesn't love parachutes? My boys have gotten so many of those parachuting army men as party favors, I've lost count. And forget trying to untangle the strings. (Ain't nobody got time for that!) The weather may not have been on our side, but with so many rainy days this summer, eventually you just throw caution to the wind and do outdoor activities anyway. And so it was the day we made DIY parachutes. Making these was simple. We had all the supplies we needed around the house. What You Need Disposable plastic (or paper) cup Plastic garbage sack String (we used some tightly twisted yarn) Paper punch Scissors Tape Measure or yardstick How to Make It First we punched holes in the top of the plastic cups, just under the rim. You'll need to punch four holes equal distance apart (approximately). Next we cut one plastic kitchen garbage sack into a 14-inch square. Since we made two parachutes, we measured and cut the bag with it flattened (i.e. two plies) so we had two squares with only a few cuts. Now we cut four 14-inch lengths of string for each parachute. Our oldest son gathered a corner of the plastic square and tied one length of string to it, leaving only a small tail. He repeated this with the other four corners. Then we tied each string to a different hole on the cup. (TIP: Try to keep the tails all the same length so you don't get a lopsided parachute.) Now all that was left to do was to go to a high place and drop those puppies. My sons perched on the landing of our deck and later our yard's play set. They LOVED watching them gracefully float to the ground. My oldest son tucked the parachute in the cup and dropped it to see what would happen. It sank to the ground with lightning speed. That's gravity for ya! How Does a Parachute Work The cup glides slowly down thanks to something known as air resistance (or drag). When air gets under it, the plastic parachute fans out for maximum coverage; this air resistance slows the fall of the object tremendously. This great activity came from Patricia A. Staino's wonderful book Magic Moments: Super Science with Your Kids. Check it out!
How does popcorn pop? What is the volume of popcorn? Answer these questions and more with these fun popcorn science experiments for kids.
Find the best STEM Kits here with this fantastic list of our favorite science, technology, engineering, and robotic kits for kids!
Fun science activities for kids to learn the Five Senses: taste, see, listen, hear, touch; for kids of all ages from preschool, kindergarten, to school age.
Exploding baggie is an explosive twist on a classic science experiment for kids. Gather a few simple supplies, head outside, and run for cover!
28 days of hands-on STEM activities for kids - coding, STEM challenges, STEM on a budget, and more! It's science, tech, engineering & math made fun.
Are you a reader? Do you worry about your students being readers? Of course, you do! Several years ago I became a trainer for our local science curriculum and now teach teachers how to use the science kits adopted for each grade. At one of those training sessions I conducted, a teacher said
STEAM takes the STEM model and adds in the arts to the sciences and math. Creating a bridge to connect the creatives and the innovators at a young age.
Did you know you could turn milk into plastic? I didn't. I had no idea! I did know that you can turn cream into butter, which is just what I was planning on doing with one of my Kindergarten classes back when I taught in the classroom. We love easy science experiments! There I was,
You and your kids will love putting together these simple helicopters and watching them fly! *Video below
Fun science, STEM and STEAM activities, lessons and ideas for kids, teachers and parents.
Make a homemade lava lamp for fun science. Your kids will want to try this lava lamp experiment to see the cool chemical reactions!
Brain Hemisphere Hat This is the “world-famous” Brain Hat. This humble little hat has been distributed around the world (even at some famous science museums) and has been translated in…
Popular television shows like Law & Order: SVU have captivated countless audiences by providing a bridge between chemistry, forensics, and the law. Help Teaching understands the challenges of engaging students in chemistry as a discipline and as a practice. Here are […]
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Shake, roll, push, drop … these hands-on science activities are pure fun for kids!
Here's an easy science experiment that will get kids' hands burning, their minds racing, and learning something new in the process.
Learn about the human digestive system for kids twith this memorable digestion experiment. ZANY human body project making poop!
Started finding a lot of links for Minecraft curriculum. What could be better than homeschooling with Minecraft?
The past few years I’ve had the opportunity to teach a course entirely through project based learning. Our local university approached a couple of schools in our district and asked us if we were interested in teaching a cross-curricular PBL program where our grade 12 students can earn college credits. Ummmm…. heck yeah! Basically, the ... Read more
A teaching resource that includes dozens of free printables and helpful website links to use in the classroom for elementary and middle school students.
Study mitosis and meiosis using student movement. Cut ropes into lengths and use them to model chromosomes and track their duplication.
Foster a love for science with these fun experiments perfect for even the youngest scientists .
Looking for fun and engaging science activities to teach force and motion? These three activities will get your students excited to learn!
Putty slime, bubbles, balloons, homemade ice cream, and more!
Learn about fingerprinting for kids & play detective! Fun ideas for a CSI or spy party or science activity for preschool & elementary ages!
Learn about plants and animals in our backyards or gardens with these garden science activities. Each of the science in the garden activities was inspired by a children’s book.
Hi Friends… I hope this post finds you well and enjoying your summer break. I just returned home from a relaxing vacation in Punta Cana! It was a ton of fun and I really needed the R & R 🙂 I actually wrote this blog post on the plane there…BUT… the flight didn’t have any … Science FUN with Interactive Notebooks! Read More »
Science experiments for kids to learn about the sense of taste. Fun STEM activities for the Five Senses unit study for preschool kindergarten to grade 5.
