Egg experiments for learning science can be fun and easy. Chicken eggs from the grocery store come in standardized sizes and are fairly inexpensive. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. These experiments use chemicals and heat. Eye and skin protection should be used. Before and after this experiment, be sure to…
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Glue batik and semiconductors
This glue batik activity uses a fun art project to give children a hands-on experience to help them learn some concepts of modern engineering. These include semiconductors in electronics, microprocessors, LEDs, solar panels, and more. How they work and how they are made can be difficult to teach to children. When people are working with…
Pirate science activities: map making
Pirates sail the seven seas, and they use maps! Pirate science experiments give a learning anchor to so much content! Map making skills are an authentic way to work on scale, symbols, and perspective. This is Part 5 of our pirate science activities: here’s a harbor for ye to try invisible ink, make your own…
Snap circuits green alternative energy kit
Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy kit from Elenco has over 100 activities for exploring electric circuits and how to produce power from renewable sources. The Snap Circuits concept is such a great one for introducing circuits to children. Instead of wires, alligator clips, and battery holders, or breadboards, the Snap Circuit kits come with a…
9 bubble activities for kids with experiments
Bubble activities are fun and motivating for children. The way bubbles float in the air seems magical and they are so pretty. Popping them is fun too! It’s easy to make shapes for wands and make bubble solution with simple items. Safety note: Be sure to explain safety precautions to children. These experiments use soap. Eye protection…