A Great Science Project for a Rainy Day Rainy days are perfect for learning new things. For example, try this science project that shows how water and color can travel when given the right tools. You only need 3 different types of items. The kitchen is the best place to work. Be sure and …
7 Safety tips for Science projects Science projects are instrumental in helping a child learn and understand the wonderful world of science. However many wonder if they are safe as science projects are associated with chemicals and substances which may irritate eyes, be harmful if ingested or maybe even cause an explosion. While possible, …
As a parent it’s imperative that your child has fun at school and develops a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. The best way to do this is by getting your child involved in science from a young age with the help of a few easy science projects for kids. Not only will …
Evaporites are rocks that are formed when minerals are left behind when water evaporates. This is how salt flats are formed. The earth was once covered by giant inland salt lakes. Over time these lakes dried up, but when the water evaporated the salt had nowhere to go, what is left behind is …
There are three main types of rocks, sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Each type can be found readily in most parts of the world, one only needs to know where to look and how to identify them. Sedimentary rocks are formed by layers of sediment collecting over time and hardening into stone. The most …
Objective This is one of the more unique science experiments for kids that is designed to teach students about density. Ideally, this is one of those science projects that is done by students in grades 3rd – 5th. Materials Needed Mini Marshmallows Bowl with Water Bowl with Cooking Oil Cornstarch Cutting Board …
Demonstration of How Osmosis Works Osmosis is a process in which different concentrations of solutions move through semi-permeable membranes. The transfer occurs from the highest concentration to the lowest. Osmotic pressure is a term used to explain the force with which the molecules transfer from the solution of higher concentration into the solution of …
Hot Air Balloon Science Experiment Before we had helicopters, airplanes, or even blimps, there was only one way to travel the skies – in a hot air balloon! With the first successful flight occurring more than two hundred years ago in 1783, the humble hot air balloon will forever hold the record of …
Crop Cloning Science Experiment If you are looking for a science experiment that is easy, cheap, and doesn’t take a ton of effort, this is a great choice. It takes a couple weeks to do it right, so you can’t wait until the night before to toss your project together, but it’s well worth planning …
Have you ever wondered how meteorologists find out how fast the wind is blowing? They use a device called an anemometer. When you first see one, you might wonder how it could possibly measure the speed of the wind. It is simple and you can make an anemometer of your own and learn …
