Let’s put on our lab coats and experiment with some more ideas.
Inspire Experimentation
- Focus Up: Choose a scientific theme like volcanoes, weather patterns, or states of matter for a focused exploration.
- Level Up Learning: Research the science behind the experiment beforehand. Talk about the scientific method (hypothesis, process, observation, conclusion) and how it applies to the activity.
- Teamwork Makes the Lab Work: Divide larger experiments into smaller tasks so everyone can participate and contribute.
Extend The Fun
- Prediction Station: Before each experiment, have everyone write down their predictions about what they think will happen.
- Retroactive: After the experiment, discuss the results. Did they match the predictions? Why or why not?
- Further Exploration: Research online or at the library to learn more about the scientific concepts explored in the experiments.
- Real-World Connections: Talk about how the science you explored relates to the real world and everyday life.
Begin With An Idea
- DIY Lava Lamp: Combine vegetable oil, water, food coloring, and an Alka-Seltzer tablet to create a mesmerizing, bubbling lava lamp effect.
- Homemade Slime: Experiment with different recipes using glue, borax, food coloring, and even glitter for stretchy, gooey fun.
- Invisible Ink: Write secret messages with lemon juice that reveal themselves when exposed to heat.
- Penny Boat Challenge: See how many pennies a boat made of aluminum foil can hold before sinking.
Bonus Tip: Looking for more at-home experiments? Click the link below.
67 Easy Science Experiments for Kids
Whether you’re prepping for a fifth-grade science fair or want something fun to do with preschoolers, these cool science experiments for kids are super easy and a lot of fun for kids of all ages.More Experiments
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