All in Kids' Science
Chalk explosions!
An easy, summery chemistry experiment for kids who don't mind making a mess.
Sink or Float
Sink and float are one of the top science activities for preschool and kindergarten kids. I've seriously had 3 year olds stick with this for 50 minutes.
Sound Waves - Pre-K activity
Exploring sound waves from instruments to telephones.
Dinosaur Math
Using the world of dinosaurs to bring numbers to life with young learners.
CD hovercrafts
A challenge to make a CD hovercraft results in engineering troubleshooting and a simple air pressure demo.
Ice Observations (Pre K and Kindergarten)
Studying and recording how ice melts. Plus, questions to think about for grown ups!
Kid made game: Baseball Pong
My cousin Ethan came over (he's 13) and we made his first video game ever!
Car building
A simple way to learn about wheels and axles for kids of all ages.
Preschool intro to building
Building with popsicle sticks, geared for the younger crowd.
An awesome playdough circuit
More of our playdough circuit adventures. This time, a cute video of the older kids at work.
Playdough Circuits (Preschool and Kindergarten)
Using electric playdough for preschool motor skills and an intro to circuit diagrams.
Baking Soda and Vinegar Rockets (9+)
EXPLOSIONS EVERYWHERE MEANS HAPPY KIDS
Balancing Toys
Building balancing structures turned out to be more of a challenge than expected.
Catapults!
Building catapults takes nothing more than popsicle sticks and elastics and a bit of invention.
Molecular Gastronomy
SO! As an introduction to molecular gastronomy at Saturday Science, we did both caviar and spaghetti, made out of JUICE.
Draw a Scientist
We tried the Draw a Scientist test at Saturday Science, and we got some great results.
Tangrams and the nature of science - All ages
Back at Saturday Science, the little ones made their own tangram sets and let their imaginations run wild.
