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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.

Science activity that explores how waves travel and interact
Anti-Sound Spring

Send waves down a spring to watch them travel and interact.

Science activity that explores DNA sequences, or the genetic code
Secret Codon

Write a message in DNA.

Twisting Feet
Twisting Feet

Identify misalignments in your body by looking at your feet.

Active Zone: Graphics
Active Zone: Graphics

A downloadable series of graphics from our Faultline website gives a snapshot of seismic science.

Science activity that demonstrates components of force and motion
Vector Toy

Components of force make a toy walk and stop at just the right time.

Wind Tubes (pdf)
Wind Tubes (pdf)

Wind tubes are a playful and inventive way to explore the effect that moving air has on objects.

Science activity that demonstrates corrosion, using saltwater and electricity to etch patterns on metal
Electrical Etching

Etch patterns on metal using saltwater and electricity.

Science activity to make a model of your immune system
Antibody Attack

Discover how antibodies launch attacks on invaders.

Science activity that investigates deodorant's effects on skin bacteria
Salty Pits

Explore how different deodorants affect the bacteria in your armpit.

Science activity that demonstrates neuroplasticity
Distortion Goggles

Distort your vision and see what your brain learns.

Science activity that demonstrates the index of refraction
Disappearing Glass Rods

You can make glass objects disappear.

Science activity to visualize air pressure with the help of a self-rolling pet toy
Wiggle Pressure

Visualize air pressure with the help of a self-rolling pet toy.

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