Science Buddies' kindergarten science projects are the perfect way for
kindergarten students to have fun exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Our
kindergarten projects are written and tested by scientists and are specifically created for use by students in
kindergarten. Students can choose to follow the science experiment as written or put their own spin on the project.
For a personalized list of science projects,
kindergarten students can use the Science Buddies Topic Selection Wizard.
The wizard asks students to respond to a series of simple statements and then uses their answers to recommend
age-appropriate projects that fit their interests.
Lively, vivid colors can add pizzazz and turn a dull photo into a work of art. Learn how changing the saturation levels of the colors in your photo can really make it pop!
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Very Short (≤ 1 day)
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None
Material Availability
Specialty Item: Requires Adobe Photoshop or similar photo editing software
Ever been at the beach, taking in the sun and surf, listening to the Beach Boys play on your radio when suddenly it runs out of batteries right in the middle of California Girls? Okay, maybe this only happens to grey haired parents. You being younger and smarter use a hand-powered crank radio to listen to the latest pop tunes on Radio Disney. If batteries and Beach Boys are too old-school for you, then this may be the perfect experiment.
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Have you ever heard someone say that the moon is made of cheese? Even though the craters on the surface of the moon resemble holes in Swiss cheese, we know that this common myth is not true. Find out how craters are formed and why they are different sizes by doing this simple science project.
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DNA is what makes you look like you. It contains your body's instructions for your hair and eye color, ear shape, your height, and much, much more. Do other living things also have DNA or is DNA only found in humans? You can answer that question yourself (and have your first look at your own DNA) by doing this project.
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Average (6-10 days)
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None
Material Availability
A DNA extraction kit, listed in the Materials tab, is used for this project.
Cost
Low ($20 - $50)
Safety
Adult help is needed to cut a strawberry. The DNA extraction buffer is harmless if you touch it, but do not taste or swallow it.
Some people have a photographic memory and can memorize anything they see almost instantly! Wouldn't that make homework easy? Other people can remember almost anything they hear. Try this experiment to see which type of memory you have.
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Are you really picky about food? Or do you know someone who is? It might be because he or she is a supertaster! To supertasters, the flavors of foods are much stronger than to average tasters. Are you a supertaster? Find out with this tongue-based science fair project!
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Short (2-5 days)
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Material Availability
Readily available
Cost
Very Low (under $20)
Safety
People with allergies to food coloring should not participate in this experiment.
If you've ever been on a long hike, you probably already know how hungry all that walking can make you. But if you're going a long distance, the last thing you want is a heavy pack of snacks on your back. So what can you bring along for a healthy, hunger-satisfying, lightweight snack? How about dried foods, like banana chips or beef jerky? Many foods have high water content. The drying process removes much of the water from the food, leaving behind a lighter, but equally nutritious snack. Just…
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Average (6-10 days)
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None
Material Availability
Readily available
Cost
Very Low (under $20)
Safety
This project may require the use of a sharp knife and the oven. Adult supervision is required.
Do you like playing with play dough; or modeling clay? Wouldn't it be cool if you could add lights, sound, or even motion to your play dough creations? In this project, you will use play dough that conducts electricity, which will allow you to connect lights to your sculptures!
This project is the first in a three-part series on play dough circuits, which can all be done with the same materials. We recommend doing the projects in order.
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Very Short (≤ 1 day)
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Kit available for purchase from our partner
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See Materials tab for details.
Cost
Low ($20 - $50)
Safety
Never connect the battery pack's terminals directly to each other; this is called a short circuit and can make the batteries and wires get very hot. Do not connect the LEDs directly to the battery pack without using play dough; this will burn out the LEDs.
When you're chasing after your dog, do you ever stop and say, "Wait, I have to catch my breath!"? Do you think that there are times when your dog feels like that, too? Does your dog's respiration rate change when you two are playing active games together? Try this playful science project to find out!
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Short (2-5 days)
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Material Availability
To do this project you'll need to have access to a dog that you can play with.
Cost
Very Low (under $20)
Safety
Be sure to work with an animal you are familiar with. If you work with an animal that doesn't live with you for this science project, make sure the owner is present the whole time so that the animal feels comfortable.
