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Science Snacks for K–5 Kids

Start your science learning early with these activities for elementary-age students.

Science activity that demonstrates how differently shaped ears affect your hearing
Designer Ears

See how differently shaped ears affect your hearing.

Science activity demonstrating color afterimage phenomenon
Bird in a Cage

Stare at one color—but see another.

Science activity that demonstrates force and acceleration of marshmallows
Marshmallow Puff Tube

If you blow harder, will it go farther?

Science activity experimenting with a frozen water balloon
Ice Balloons

Create and examine an ice balloon.

Science activity that produces musical sounds only you can hear
Secret Bells

Create a sound system for music only you can hear.

Science activity that demonstrates electrostatics
Remote-Control Roller

Wield electrons and protons to roll cans.

Science activity using a balancing ball to demonstrate the Bernoulli principle
Balancing Ball

Suspend a ball in a stream of air.

Science activity that demonstrates the force of inertia
Whack-a-Stack

Conduct a hard-hitting investigation into Newton's first law.

Science activity demonstrating the physics of bubbles
Bubble Tray

Create giant bubbles!

Science activity that demonstrates linear and rotational kinetic energy
Downhill Race

Two cylinders that look the same may roll downhill at different rates.

Science activity demonstrating static electricity
Electrical Fleas

Start your own electric flea circus.

Science activity to play music by wrapping a string around your head
Head Harp

Wrap a string around your head and pluck to play music.