Using the scientific method is essential for kids to learn about the world around them. Kids love playing. Most kinds of play involve making guesses, trying to see if those guesses are right and trying again if you fail. Playing is science. Try 2 easy experiments you can do with your kids that are fun and help them understand the scientific method.
Check out the Tin Hedgehog experiment, one of two experiments Mel Science provided me for review. Hedgehogs are adorable! Let’s find out what the tin version looks like. *disclosure: the following post contains affiliate links. If you click I may make a small commission but at no added cost to you. *contains affililate links
Water experiments are a fantastic way of teaching kids the value of our Earth’s most important resource. At home or in the classroom, they are easy to perform and most can be completed with common household materials. Try some easy water experiments in your home school or classroom today!
Fairy-tale science? Who would have thought the two could go together? But incredibly they do like peanut butter and chocolate. And they deliver science curriculum concepts in a unique fun way. Fairy-tale science makes science fun to learn for primary aged kids!
To determine tree age you can use a few methods. One is simple enough to do as a science activity with kids. Tree aging can provide a wealth of information. Examining tree rings can not only age a tree but also provide a lot of interesting historical and climate information.
Summer science experiments get children stoked for cool summer learning fun. Beach activities, tornadoes and storms in a jar and experiments with cool treats make summer vacation a blast.
I’m Teresa Coppens, science geek, book nerd, educator, coffee lovin’ mom with a coconut aversion. My entire family is crazy about science including my cats! I am passionate about the weird and unusual. Here in my cabinet of science curiosities get your science geek on. Grab a cup of your favorite brew, get comfortable at Science Alcove and learn to love your inner science geek!
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