Science Experiments

Free Ideas for Children's Science Experiments

Science is about understanding the world around you.  Don't think of complicated formulas, lab coats and text books.  Think of curious children always asking why.  Now, imagine you both finding the answers to those questions.

That's what science experiments are all about.

Don't forget to check the Free Kids Activities Library for kids crafts and children's activities.

Science Experiments

• Mayan Adventure 2009 - planning a week long robotic camp for kids
• Wind Speed Anemometer - find out how to measure wind speed
• Painted Lady Butterflies - raising caterpillars as they go through their metamorphosis to become butterflies.
• Growing Stalactites - experiment to grow stalactites and stalagmites
• Hot Air Balloon Inflating - Use hot and cold air to inflate a balloon.
• Hot Air Bottle Collapse - Use air pressure to collapse a bottle.
• Hot Air Straw Experiment - Use straws and water to see how temperature changes the volume of air.
• Hot Air Eggsperiment - Use hot and cold air to have an egg drawn into a bottle.
• Hot Air Pinwheel - use a pinwheel to see how hot air moves.
• LEGO NXT Mayan Robot - planning a week long robotic workshop
• Sound Box - kids science experiment to make a sound box and learn how sound is made.
• Seeing Sound - Kids science experiment to show sound waves.
• Salt Crystals - Science experiment to grow salt crystals
• Sugar Crystals - Experiment to grow sugar crystals
• Pushy Putty or Flubber - learn how to make silly putty or flubber in this science experiment
• Making Butter - learn how to make butter in this science experiment
• Sundial - experiment with solar movement and make a sundial
• Floating and Sinking Experiment - a kids science experiment in buoyancy and chemistry.
• Genetics Experiment - learn how genes from a mother and father determine a child's facial features.
• Mummy Experiment - Learn about making Mummies and testing different salts to discover which works best in mummification.
• Sunlight Experiment - the key ingredient for this experiment with ultra-violet light is a sunny day.
• Sand Experiment - sand comes in many shapes, sizes and colors. Try this experiment to learn more about your sand.

Notes to Parents:

1. Every parent must use their own judgment in choosing which activities are safe for their own children.  While Science Kids at Home makes every effort to provide activity ideas that are safe and fun for children it is your responsibility to choose the activities that are safe in your own home.
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