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Science Snacks for K–5 Kids

Science Snacks are hands-on, teacher-tested activities that bring explorations of natural phenomena into the classroom and home. Start your science learning early with these activities for elementary-age students.

Science activity to make a parachute out of simple materials

Parachute Plummet

Launch parachutes to see how they fall.

Outdoor Shadows

Trace your shadow, then make it change.

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 experimenting with a frozen water balloon

Ice Balloons

Create and examine an ice balloon.

Balancing Ball

Suspend a ball in a stream of air.

Science activity that demonstrates force and acceleration of marshmallows

Marshmallow Puff Tube

If you blow harder, will it go farther?

Science activity that demonstrates electrostatics

Remote-Control Roller

Wield electrons and protons to roll cans.

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 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 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.