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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 to discover how a variety of traits in a group of living specimens can impact evolution

Critter Comparison

Observe physical and behavioral differences in locally collected creatures.

Science activity that demonstrates the chemistry of batteries

Aluminum-Air Battery

Construct a simple battery that can power a light.

Science activity experimenting with a frozen water balloon

Ice Balloons

Create and examine an ice balloon.

Science activity that models the motion of electrons

Electric Current Model

Use magnets to model the motion of electrons.

Science activity that uses gravity to turn soap film into an ever-shifting array of colors

Soap Film Painting

Gravity turns soap film into an ever-shifting, colorful masterpiece.

Science activity demonstrating centripetal force

Water Spinner

Rotating water has a curved surface.

Science activity that demonstrates effect of temperature on density

Cool Hot Rod

Objects change size when heated or cooled.

Science of Gardening: Bloom

The brightest buds get all the glory – but they're not just for show.