Love the idea of science summer camp but don't have the funds? You can create your own DIY science camp for your kids with these summer science camp ideas!
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Your kids will be exploding with curiosity with this exploding snowman science experiment. The exploding snowman activity is fun to make and easy to clean!
Science can be loads of fun. From creating contraptions and models to learning about the inner-workings of life...science experiments meant for older kids.
This science experiment teaches kids about how sound waves travel and how different pitches are produced, all while they have fun playing on their own homemade water glass xylophone musical instrument!
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…
Teaching rocks for kids can be fun, interactive and even yummy with these creative ideas. These 15 activities and ideas are perfect for teaching science about rocks that includes the rock cycle, the types of rocks and more!
Your kids will have tons of fun discovering what types of fingerprints they have. This simple activity is great for encouraging an interest in science.
Of all the art and science projects that I have done, lemon and watercolor science has been my #1 fave for YEARS! Let's get started.
Enjoy a cool erupting volcano with baking soda. Take the science outdoors with a water bottle and sandbox volcano.
These awesome science and art activities are a great way to teach science by using art. The science topics include the sun, space, leaves, sound, and more!
That title is probably a little deceiving. The truth is, we blew up a balloon without it ever touching our lips - thanks to a gas-producing chemical reaction. With older brother away, this was the perfect experiment to pass some of the day. My six-year-old son was in awe! What You Need Empty plastic water/soda bottle Balloon 3 tsp. baking soda 1/3 c. vinegar 2 people What to Do Pour about 1/3 c. vinegar into your empty plastic bottle. Set aside. Now one person holds open the neck of the balloon while another empties three teaspoons of baking soda inside it. (Yes, a mess is inevitable.) Push the baking soda down so that it's resting on the bottom of the uninflated balloon. Carefully stretch the neck of the balloon over the top of the bottle without spilling any baking soda inside. Now hand the bottle over to your child and instruct them to shake and swirl the bottle until the baking soda is emptied from the balloon. Watch what happens. The balloon inflates! How it Works When the baking soda and vinegar combine, a chemical reaction occurs. Carbon dioxide gas is created and, without anywhere to go, pushes up through the neck of the bottle, inflating the balloon.
One of my favorite units to teach is Germs. I really love teaching any health unit, but germs is such a relatable unit for our kids. It's perfect to teach at any time of the year, but especially during cold and flu season. Germs Pacing Guide I use a lot of Brain Pop, Jr. videos, picture books, and a few paper resources in my unit. I also have a couple of hands-on, fun activities to add in when we have some extra time. My favorite germ books are: A Germ's Journey by Thom Rooke, MD Sick Simon by Dan Kroll Do Not Lick This Book by Idan Ben-Barak Blow Your Nose, Big Bad Wolf by Steve Smallman Germs Make Me Sick! by Melvin Berger The Bacteria Book by Steve Mould Achoo! The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read About Germs by Trudee Romanek There are a lot of really good ones. I have them all linked on my Amazon page for you. One my favorite activities to do is a germ experiment to model the importance of washing with soap and water. Get out the glitter and lotion for this one. This is basically what I do: 1- Put lotion and glitter (germs) on everyone's hands. 2- Have them all shake hands, give high fives, share pencils, etc. This shows the spread of germs. 3- Try washing with just water and shaking dry. 4- Wash with soap, water, and dry with a paper towel. You'll model how to wash hands properly and how easily germs are spread. It's easy, and the kids always really like it. Another one of my favorite activities is to make germ models out of Play Doh or modeling clay. I have them pull up pictures of germs on the iPads, and then choose one to model their germ after. You can even have the kids do a little bit of writing about that particular germ. Is it a bacteria? Is it a virus? What symptoms does it cause? Add a little bit of whimsy by adding some googly eyes. Another crafty idea is to make blow painted germs and then have the students write facts about germs or specifically bacteria/viruses. Blow painting is so fun, and most of the students will have never done this before. Here's a video to model it. You'll need: tempera paint, water, straws (1 per student), cups, and white construction paper (1 per student). 1- Add tempera paint to a cup, and mix in about 2 tablespoons of water. I'm not exact about this. The consistency needs to be thin enough to pick up and blow but not so thin that it's a watery mess. 2- Students will each get a straw, and they'll use the straw like a medicine dropper to pick up the paint. If you have medicine droppers, use those. They'll be easier. I just don't have any of those. 3- Gently blow the paint onto the paper. 4- Add a few different colors, and blow until you like the shape. 5- Once the germs are dry, draw on a little mouth with a Sharpie and add googly eyes. You can download the writing paper here. Throughout my unit, my students work in their germs flip books. We don't do the entire thing at once. We do a page or two at a time, as they coordinate with the day's lesson. I love using a flip book, because it's pretty printer friendly and the kids find them engaging. At the end of the unit, they have something to show their work and study from. You can find my germs flip book here. I also created a set of simple worksheets that coordinate with the lessons and the flip book. I typically make them into a packet, and we work on them with different lessons. The puzzles are nice for early finishers. The worksheets are found here. Germs Worksheets I always feel like when teaching about germs, it's important to teach about healthy habits and leading a healthy life style- Nutrition, sleep, mindfulness, etc. Balance Your Lunch Tray Game Please Don't Pick Your Nose Poem Here's a list of all of the resources that I use for my germs unit. Some are in my Google Drive, and some are on TPT. Germs Flip Book Germs Worksheets Please Don't Pick Your Nose poem Bacteria and Virus writing papers Balanced Your Lunch Tray Game Hand Washing Posters and Song Pin me to save for later!
Sidewalk Chalk Art & Science: Here's a shadow art project and STEAM activity for kids, that can help children learn about shadow science.
We made flubber as part of my daughters science themed party. It was quick and easy to make and all the girls LOVED it! We made it with both clear glue and the standard white school glue. The white school glue did NOT firm up and was more of a “slime” texture. They thought the slime […]
Find our how bacteria are different to viruses and the difference between bacteria and viruses with these easy science activities for kids
How does stomach acid work? We found out with this fun stomach acid experiment. It's great for visual learners.
Easy Science Experiments Activities For Kindergartners Looking for age-appropriate science activities for preschoolers? Here are a bunch of fun science ideas suitable for 3-5 year olds. Test your kids hypothesis on what would happen if they stepped on raw eggs. They will love this one! From Housing A Forest. Explore how plants “drink” with this […]
For all you moms and dads playing dual roles as parent and teacher during this period of social isolation, this is a great time to provide your children with fun, hands on activities to learn about the world around them. With these free coloring pages, your children will have
Collection of fun science experiments for teens including coke and mento explosions, paper science experiments and kitchen science
Most kids love it when things get a little messy! STEM activities are the perfect opportunity to do just that while at the same time learning the scientific method. This soda and Mentos science experiment for kids is no exception. It delivers foamy, messy fun while providing a great opportunity to learn.
Nobody likes to get sick. So teach your kids about what germs are and how we should be fighting germs with these fun printable cards!
Watch this balloon rocket zoom across the room in this balloon science experiment. This is a fun stem activity that kids will love!
Fun space science experiments to help you create an AMAZING DIY Space Camp this summer. Camp out, stargaze, make rockets and create a sky log
What a cool toddler science experiment! Check out the cool twist on this old classic and how to make this simple experiment into a lasting toddler activity.
Learn how to build a popsicle stick catapult for STEM. Our popsicle stick catapult instructions and video are easy!
Find out what an underwater volcano eruption may look like through this fun, hands-on experiment! It's a really cool science activity for kids to discover what happens when you mix warm and cold water while learning about volcanoes at the same time.
This Rainbow In A Jar Science Experiment is a fun spring science experiment to show density. Perfect to use as a science fair project too!
Electric Eels - Marinate gummy worms in a mixture of water and baking soda and then bring them to life in a glass of vinegar.
Engage your students with these 10 ecosystem project ideas for your elementary science class and grab a FREEBIE to get started!
How high can you build? Your kids will love this STEM challenge and it requires little to no prep from parents/teachers. Start building today!
Flowers, insects, and sunshine! Just in time for the month of May, and these Transitional Kindergarten May Worksheets! These printables have been a life saver for me! In the midst of distance learning, I have been sending these electronically to my parents to help my TK students continue their learning at home. You can also...
If you're looking for some science experiments with explosions then you'll want to try this exploding bag experiment. This exploding bag experiment is so
How high can you build? Your kids will love this STEM challenge and it requires little to no prep from parents/teachers. Start building today!
Mackenzie has been studying the nervous system these last few weeks and we've been wrapping it up by focusing on the brain. The topic of th...
Set up an easy preschool ocean theme with hands-on fun ocean activities for preschoolers. Learn about the ocean at home or in the classroom.
This magical Skittles experiment, make a rainbow science experiment, is a great science project idea. All you need is water and skittles.
Click on the links below for my activities! First, have the students explore diffusion with an inquiry activity: Diffusion Inquiry Activity & Vocabulary Study Then, have them investigate what happens to gummy bears in salt water and regular water: Yummy Gummy Bears Osmosis Lab Try the lab out yourself first. It's a matter of personal preference how long you want to leave the gummy bears in water. I chose to leave them in overnight. For your enjoyment: Had anyone tried this? If you have, I would love to see some comments and suggestions below! :)
Your kids will love exploring space and science with oobleck sensory play. Here you'll find tons of great ideas for including galaxy oobleck in your Space Theme lessons this year. See how to Make Oobleck for a fun Space Activity
