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Science Activities

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

Bottle Blast-Off
Bottle Blast-Off

Make a simple rocket and a rocket launcher, and watch a demonstration of how the finished rocket will fly.

Science activity that explores the twinkling of stars by beaming a laser pointer over a hot plate
Scintillating Little Star

Explore the twinkling of stars by beaming a laser pointer over a hot plate.

Science activity that demonstrates gel electrophoresis
Gel Electrophoresis

Use electricity to separate colored dyes.

Science activity that demonstrates sound conduction
Sound Bite

Tune in to tunes with your teeth.

Science activity demonstrating the phenomenon of light scattering
Blue Sky

Discover why the sky is blue and the sunset is red.

Science activity that demonstrates perception of camouflage and movement
Disappearing Act

If you want to stay hidden, you'd better stay still.

Science activity that demonstrates a simple wind generator
Light Wind

Build a simple wind generator.

Science activity to investigate convection
Inverted Bottles

Watch the rise and fall of hot and cold fluids.

The Inupiaq People of Barrow, Alaska
The Inupiaq People of Barrow, Alaska

The majority of Barrow residents are indigenous people who live both traditional and modern lives

Science activity that models sea level rise.
Melting Ice and Rising Seas

Investigate sea level rise with this model of continents and oceans.

Science activity that models the patterns of sunlight and shadow on Earth
Self-Centered Globe

Model the patterns of sunlight and shadow on Earth.

Science activity to build a musical instrument that uses vibrations
Coffee-Can Cuíca

Build a cuíca—a musical instrument—and play with vibrations.

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