Thinking about starting a science club at your school this year? Check out these simple steps to start a fun club and keep it going.
Teach students about osmosis, membranes, equilibrium, solutes, and solvents in this fun, gummy bear experiment! Includes a gummy bear science project worksheet.
Easy school science club ideas, build a chain reaction, make a film canister rocket, ice cream with salt, scribble bots and more school science club ideas
The best kids' science activities for after school which promote curiosity, creativity and learning. Easy science experiments that are quick to set up.
How can you stand on a paper cup without breaking it? The secret is in how you place the cups. Paper cup STEM Challenge for kids.
'Do you think you can fit through this index card?' My daughter looked at me like I was crazy as I asked her this question and held up a 3x5 index card. She emphatically answered no, and was very curious when I told her that I could show her how she could very easily fit through an index card. What followed was one our favorite science experiments for kids as we learned how to make an index card chain. Why this experiment is fun for kids With this science experiment, kids will learn about how physical objects change. As a bonus,
Want to make something cool and crafty with your kids while also teaching them valuable STEM skills? DIY projects are the perfect way to share this learning experience with children, complete with hands on activities that promote learning basic electronics, math and science concepts. From building a robot to making math games, exploring basic physics
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!
5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living. Geometric Bubbles, Glow in the Dark Volcanoes, Replicate Ocean Currents and more!
Your kids will be amazed by this simple burning candle in water science experiment. This rising water experiment will teach your kids the effect of air pressure.
I've seen this experiment on loads of blogs and for good reason. It's guaranteed to make kids' jaws drop. It seems more like magic than science. Here's how we poked holes in a bag without it leaking. Step 1: Sharpen pencils to a fine, sharp point. Step 2: Fill up a clear zip-top plastic food storage bag so it is 2/3rds full of water and seal it closed. Step 3: Hold the bag up and slowly insert pencils piercing the plastic, going through the water, and out the other side of the bag. Make sure you don't poke the eraser all the way through. Why stop with one? Keep putting pencils in! Step 4: Be amazed that the bag isn't leaking. Step 5. Move the bag to the sink to remove the pencils. Water will squirt out everywhere! Invite kids to form a hypothesis about why this works. My boys thought the pencils were so tight that the bags didn't leak. They were close. The polymers in the plastic are chains of molecules that separate but don't break when poked with the pencil. They squeeze in so snugly around the pencil, it forms a tight waterproof seal. This experiment came from the fabulous Steve Spangler.
My kiddos are always asking for hands on science activities, even if it’s one we have done over and over like this Hovercraft Science experiment project.
Balloon rockets, naked eggs, and biodomes ... so many hands-on ways to learn!
The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . You could hear the chatter heading down towards the cafeteria. The noises of curious learners working and questioning. Chairs moving and the teacher getting everyone’s attention. Things got quiet. Then a countdown in unison. 3-2-1!
Learn how to make green fire safely with boric acid in the comfort of your own home. Your kids will be amazed by the bright and stunning green fire display!
11 qiuck science experiments can be done in just 5 minutes! Learn hands-on about chemical reactions, density, and more.
WOW! This dancing rainbow science experiment is simple and impressive. Learn about refraction of light and the colors of visible light.
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Build your own zoetrope and create your own animation. Hours of STEAM fun for kids who love art, engineering and science!
How cool is this? Kids of all ages will be impressed with this fun Plastic Milk Science Experiment. What will you make first?
Learn how to make both a basic homopolar motor and a tiny dancing motor! Great science fair project for older kids!
Try this cool geology experiment for kids~ grow stalactites and stalagmites formations using two different methods to see which works best!
Vibrations from sounds can make the coolest patterns. Make your own Chladni plate and see what patterns you can create.
The flying tea bag experiment is a super cool heat science experiment for kids! Gather your supplies and show kids how exciting science can be!
Try these easy sound experiments -- Elementary & Middle School kids will LOVE testing the science of sound with this fun wave experiment to create a 'gong' and explore how sound waves travel!
How strong is spaghetti? Challenge kids to invent a way to find out! This STEM challenge is a lot of fun, and you won’t need much in the way of materials! Here are the materials we used: 1 package of spaghetti 2 sheets of styrofoam – purchased at Hobby Lobby Books Wooden blocks We started our […]
Kids can explore how the world works with these science games. These games cover natural science, social science & computer science.
Two different methods to make a cloud in a jar, plus an explanation of the science behind each method.
Are bubbles always spheres? See how you can make a square cube bubble.
10 science competitions for middle school students to explore science through projects that include experimentation, research, execution, and communication.
This crushing cans science experiment is an exciting way to demonstrate the power of air pressure. Make soda cans instantly collapse.
This water whistle experiment is good to do if you have 5-10 minutes spare. EC and I had a go making between finishing homework and a music lesson.
Physical and Chemical Changes Lab Activity for Middle School Science conducted with a CSI Scenario to maximize engagement and allow classification of physical and chemical changes.
4 easy magnet experiments that will amaze your kids!
This fun, easy, science activity for kids uses only common household items and takes about 10 minutes. Full step-by-step picture tutorial included.
Kids learn how to make a paper airplane and then use that plane to challenge their STEM knowledge by adding weight and flying the paper airplane...
Learn the five ocean layers & which sea animals live in each zone with this colorful science experiment and habitat project for kids, tweens & teens!
Make snot, see what poop is made of, explore blood...these disgustingly gross science experiments are definitely not for the squeamish or faint of heart!
Everyone is big on experimenting here at the moment! Miss 3 is always asking to ‘do experiments’. Which for her means grabbing […]
Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my …
Raise science loving adventurous kids we can embrace new experiences. Use online resources & tips for giving kids an adventurous spirit.
This dry erase and water trick will amaze kids and adults alike! You can make your drawings float with just dry erase markers and water!
Interested in starting a STEM club at your school? Read on to learn how to get support, find resources, and create an awesome experience for your students. We included tons of links to popular STEM competitions, curriculum resources, and much more to help get your club off the ground!
Science is a subject that children need to experience, not just read about in a textbook. Science experiments are a great way to make science class fun because of the hands-on opportunities! I don’t necessarily love teaching science, but I have enjoyed doing science experiments with my kids throughout your homeschool journey. The beauty of …
Learn about the brain and create your very own printable brain hemisphere hat perfect for a human body and brain study.
