Hands on science activities

In this lesson, students explore the brain’s role in receiving information from the senses, processing that information, and controlling the muscles to enable movement.

Get the science behind binocular (two-eye) vision and a hands-on activitiy for helping kids understand how having two eyes help with depth perception.

This simple, hands-on science STEM activity demonstrates how the eardrums inside our ears help us hear sounds. Have fun getting creative with science!

Set up a baking soda and vinegar balloon science experiment for kids. Blow up balloons with a fun chemical reaction.

Learning about the changing states of matter is so fun, and sometimes delicious! Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag? Check it out!

The anatomy of our hands is complex and intricate. To explore how our fingers on our hands are able to move, build a robot hand with your kid!

Teach kids the power of handwashing with this easy science experiment! Kids will watch germs scatter as they dip their soapy finger in pepper.

FREE! Make a brain hat! Learn about all the areas of the brain in this free and fun hands-on science activity. Great for a homeschool science project idea or supplementary activity to your science curriculum. (afflink)

Kick off the new school year with a bang with this Back to School Science activity. Explore the scientific method in a fascinating way, and welcome your students back with hands-on, active learning. Watch your learners light up when you turn off the lights and allow them to experiment with glow stick. It’s the perfect blend of fun and learning for the upcoming school year. Try something new and spark their curiosity for science like never before!

STEM Activity featuring Robotic Hands - students have the task of using given supplies to create a model of a robotic hand. They have specific criteria to follow. You will love the detailed teacher’s guide.