Even a walk around the yard can provide many opportunities to introduce children to scientific concepts and processes by helping them to gain the scientific habit of observing what’s around them. Today’s science walk activity will give you a few ideas for teaching kids to learn form everything around them. What You Need A magnifying […]
Exploring Air Pressure
This is a simple experiment that you can do with children to explore air pressure and the force of air. It does rely on two instruments but it is an enjoyable activity for children of all ages. This is actually a two part experiment where one day, you use a type of pump that is […]
Learning About Air
Understanding the Science of Air Overview: Teaching children about air can be a difficult task since air is relatively invisible. In fact, one of the few times that air is truly noticeable is when it is in the form of wind. This, however, does not mean that air should not be a viable topic in […]
The Water Cycle in a Bowl
This experiment will show children a more concrete example of a water cycle. It can take some time so it is best to do this experiment after you have had experiments with faster outcomes or while you are doing other experiments. Vocabulary: • Water cycle • Condensation • Evaporation • Water • Collection • Hydrologic […]
Raindrop Experiment
This is a very simple experiment that will show children how precipitation is made. It is a second experiment in our Water Cycle lesson plan and it helps break up the water cycle into smaller parts for the children to understand better. Vocabulary • Water cycle • Precipitation • vapor • Steam • Condensation • […]