Explore Activities

Hungry for fresh, exciting science activities based in amazing phenomena? Science Snacks are hands-on, teacher-tested, and use cheap, available materials.

Science activity using straight lines to learn about circles
Pi Graph

Use straight lines to learn about circles.

Science activity exploring geologic formations
Squeeze Box

Speed up geologic time with a sedimentary squeeze.

Science activity that demonstrates the behavior of a spherical lens
Water Sphere Lens

A round bowl of water can act as both a magnifier and a lens.

A science activity to discover the diversity of insect life in your neighborhood
Backyard Bug Bonanza

Get outside and discover the diversity of insect life in your neighborhood.

Ponti di Plastilina
Ponti di Plastilina
Astronomy in Antarctica
Astronomy in Antarctica

What makes Antarctica inhospitable to life also makes it ideal for astronomy.

Science activity that demonstrates a creative exploration of light through a pinhole viewer
Poking Fun at Art

Explore light and color from a hole new angle.

Science activity that demonstrates the effect of air density on sound
Conversation Piece

A balloon acts as a lens to focus sound.

Science activity that demonstrates energy transformations
Over the Hill

Explore energy transformations by rolling a marble on a track.

Science activity that explores the relative sizes of the earth and moon and the distances between them
Earth and Moon

Create a scale model of the earth-moon system using different-sized spheres.

Science activity that infuses vegetables with a tasty brine—instantly—using a syringe
Flash Pickling

Take the pressure off pickling.

Science activity that demonstrates the force of pressure in a vortex
Vortex

Whirling water creates a tornado in a bottle.

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