Matter experiments for kids

Check out these States of Matter activities and experiments you can do at home or in the classroom. These are also a great way to break up your home school lessons with some interactive activities. Click to find kids activities, STEM challenges, STEAM projects and science experiments at STEMtropolis.com

These five states of matter activities are perfect to use in your upper elementary science class! These hands-on experiments, lessons, and ideas are just what you need for teaching states of matter in your classroom this year. Click the pin to learn more!

Learn about states of matter and phase changes with these fun and easy states of matter experiments for kids.

Learn how to make an awesome Halloween themed Density Tower using household ingredients! Make it even spookier by adding effervescent tablets!

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Kids will have fun learning about science as they explore with these Solid, Liquid, Gas Hands on Activities for kids of all ages.

Use apples to help students understand how heat can change matter. Love this idea for a september science experiment or better understanding properties of matter

Let’s use gummy bears for a sweet science experiment and learn how osmosis works. Growing gummy bears science experiment to show osmosis In this simple science experiment using candy, we’re using gummy bears to show osmosis. This gummy bear science lesson: :: introduces children to the scientific method :: invites them to make […]

Everything around us is made up of matter. Pretty cool right? Your kiddos are sure to find this fact super cool as you introduce them to the science behind states of matter. It’s a vital component of every little scientist’s learning journey and we’ve compiled the perfect list of captivating activities and experiments to aid you in developing their scientific knowledge. You’ll engage them in mesmerizing experiments or fine-tune their skills with colorful worksheets. Whatever activity you…

A fun and easy science experiment for teaching students the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas! This engaging activity uses a plastic water bottle, water, a balloon, and Alka-Seltzer tablets to demonstrate the states of matter in an exciting way. Watch as the reaction inflates the balloon and download a free printable page to enhance the learning experience. Plus, explore an additional Alka-Seltzer Snow Experiment and find more science and STEM ideas for the entire school year.