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Science Snacks

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Science Snacks

Low-cost, teacher-tested activities for the classroom and the curious.

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Bocadillos científicos
Los Bocadillos son experimentos científicos interactivos puestos a prueba por educadores que utilizan materiales comunes y baratos. Explora la colección en español.

Try these Science Snacks

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Outdoor Shadows
Trace your shadow, then make it change.
Science activity to explore a developing plant embryo
See Inside a Seed
Examine the baby plants inside the seeds we eat.
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 perception of additive color mixtures
Colored Shadows
Science activity to make an instrument that creates the sound of rain falling
Make Your Own Rainstick
Listen to the sound of rain falling—anytime, anywhere.
Science activity that demonstrates the effects of ocean acidification
Shell Shifts
See why ocean acidification is giving some marine organisms shell shock.
Science activity that demonstrates perception of camouflage and movement
Disappearing Act
If you want to stay hidden, you'd better stay still.
Science and engineering activity to make a record player
Groovy Sounds
Make a record player with a pencil, pin, and paper.
Science activity that demonstrates electrostatics
Remote-Control Roller
Wield electrons and protons to roll cans.
Science activity that demonstrates force and acceleration of marshmallows
Marshmallow Puff Tube
If you blow harder, will it go farther?
Science activity that demonstrates smell's effect on taste
Your Sense of Taste
Discover the real taste of candy.
Science activity experimenting with a frozen water balloon
Ice Balloons
Create and examine an ice balloon.

What is a Science Snack?

Science Snacks are hands-on, teacher-tested activities that bring explorations of natural phenomena into the classroom and home. Each activity uses inexpensive, easily-available materials, offers detailed instructions and images, provides a clear explanation of what's going on, and is adaptable to a wide range of curricula, content areas, grade levels, and settings.

 

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Condiment Diver Science Snack

The Exploratorium

The Exploratorium, established in 1969, is an internationally renowned museum of art, science, and human perception located in San Francisco, California. Its hundreds of hands-on exhibits are designed to promote science discovery.

The Teacher Institute

The Exploratorium Teacher Institute has supported middle and high school math and science teachers to incorporate hands-on, inquiry-rich experiences into their classrooms since 1984.

Cook up over 100 hands-on science exhibits from everyday materials!
Buy the Exploratorium Science Snackbook.

Exploratorium Science Snackbook