Elementary School Science Experiments (Page 12)

3D Print with Sand: No 3D Printer Required!

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Don't have your own 3D printer? No problem! In this fun activity you will make your own colorful 3D prints using craft sand and glue. No 3D printer required! Read more

9 STEM Activities to Teach about States of Matter

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Use these free hands-on STEM activities help teach students about states of matter. Free STEM Activities to Teach about States of Matter The following hands-on science activities from Science Buddies' library of STEM Activities for Kids can be used with students in or out of the classroom to explore states of matter science: Colorful Patterns in Melting Ice: colorful science activity helps students visualize and explore changes from solid to liquid.… Read more

Build a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) for Underwater Exploration

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Have you ever wanted to explore cold or murky water? What about places where it could be dangerous or difficult for humans to swim? Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) allow humans to take pictures, videos, and scientific samples of underwater life and habitats while safely operating the vehicle from a boat or from shore. In this project you will design and build your own small ROV that you can test in a bathtub, pool, or nearby body of water. Read more

Build a River Model!

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Earth is a very watery place! More than 70% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. This is due to the many water bodies that can be found everywhere on our planet. What types of water bodies do you know? They are all very distinct from one another in their appearance, size, shape, and movement. In this activity, you will explore the distinct characteristics of a river by creating a river model inside a pan with sand, pebbles, and real water! After that, you can continue to model other… Read more

Build a Simple Drone and Test How Much It Can Lift

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How does weight affect a drone's speed? Is there a limit to how much weight a drone can lift? Find out with your own mini popsicle stick drone in this fun science project! Read more

Build A Wall Marble Run

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In this activity, you will use recyclable materials to make your own wall marble run. A marble run is a fun toy and a great way to learn about physics concepts like kinetic and potential energy. Do you think your marble will make it to the end of the track? Read more

Build Obstacle-Detecting Glasses for Visually Impaired People

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Many visually impaired people use canes to detect obstacles at ground level. What about detecting an obstacle at face level, like a tree branch? What if you need to keep both your hands free and cannot hold a cane? Solve both problems at once with these obstacle-detecting glasses! The glasses use an ultrasonic sensor to measure distance and a buzzer to alert the user of nearby objects. You can customize the design to add or swap out features, like using a vibration motor instead of a buzzer.… Read more

Foaming Fake Snow

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If you live where there is snow, it can be fun to play in it for a while—but it can get quite chilly! Or maybe you live in a place that does not get snow. In this fun activity, you can experience something similar to snow anytime, in the comfort of your own home. You will mix together common kitchen supplies to make a sculpted object, and then, whenever you decide, you can let your snow creation "melt" away into a white surface. Curious about how kitchen chemistry can look like snow? Try… Read more

Homemade Slushies

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Do you enjoy ice-cold drinks? A slushy is about as close as you can get to liquid ice: colder than water, but more drinkable than ice! Using some common household items, a little bit of patience, and the help of science, you can make this delicious, sweet drink at home. Try the activity, and you will be rewarded with a delightful treat! Read more

Human Body Ratios

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Our bodies are amazing! They are full of mysteries and surprising facts like this one: did you know that you are about a centimeter taller in the morning, when you have just woken up after hours of lying down, than you are in the evening? You might never have noticed it. These interesting facts only reveal themselves when you look closely, measure, and compare. That is what this activity is about: measuring, comparing, and discovering how the human body measures up. Read more

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