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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 and engineering activity to make a record player

Groovy Sounds

Make a record player with a pencil, pin, and paper.

Science activity to estimate pi with the random tossing of toothpicks

Pi Toss

Randomly toss some toothpicks, with pi as your reward.

Science activity that investigates perception of reflections

Mirrorly a Window

What you see is often affected by what you expect to see.

Science activity demonstrating how changes in atmospheric pressure feel

Feeling Pressured

Feel atmospheric pressure changes by stepping into a garbage bag.

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 uses falling dominoes to model signal transmission in a neuron

Domino Effect

Falling dominoes model signal transmission in a neuron.

Science activity that explores the relationship between magnetic fields, voltage, and electrical circuits

Stripped-Down Generator

Shake just right to see the light.

Science activity that demonstrates a simple wind generator

Light Wind

Build a simple wind generator.

Science activity that demonstrates static electricity

Holding Charge

Use static electricity to stick a straw almost anywhere.

Bottle Blast-Off!

Launch a rocket with a plastic pop bottle and use Height Site to figure out how high it flies.

Science activity that demonstrates the art of natural dyes

Dye Like a Natural

Stain your clothes on purpose.

Science activity to explore a developing plant embryo

See Inside a Seed

Examine the baby plants inside the seeds we eat.

Science Activities

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