Science Crafts for Kids
by Candis Reade

Description: Make science fun for your kids with creative science craft projects.

Do you struggle with getting kids interested and actively participating in learning? If so, you should try using science crafts for kids to get engage them. Don't worry, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to help your kids create these projects. There are thousands of science crafts and experiments out there, and most are simple to do. Here are some easy science crafts for kids that will get you started:

Stick Compass

Teach your kids how to always know their directions. Using a straight tree branch or wooden dowel (needs to be 2-3 ft tall), burrow a small hole in the dirt. Insert the stick in the hole. This creates a shadow. Make a reference point at the end of the shadow. After 20 minutes there will be a different shadow. Again, mark that shadow as a reference point. When you mark a line between the references point, you will have a West to East compass. West is at the first reference point and East is the second reference point.

Sponge Plant Anatomy

Soak a porous sponge in water. Then, roll the sponge in any small flower seed. You may want to push any stragglers in the holes. Hang it in a window that gets a lot of direct sunlight. In a few days the seeds will begin to sprout. Transfer to a pot and teach the child the anatomy of the flowers as they grow.

Slime

Combine a cup of water with a cup of corn starch. Mix until it isn't lumpy anymore. Separate the mix into different containers and color with food coloring. Don't just let them use the standard colors. Teach them how to combine the colors to make other colors. For example: blue and yellow make green. For different consistencies-you can boil the water first, or use a 2 part corn starch: one part water ratio.

Solar Smores

Staple two pieces of dark black poster board together, forming one long piece. Use aluminum foil to cover the poster board. Form a cone shape from the poster board. Staple together, so the form stays, but it is open at each end. Use another sheet of black poster board to line a cardboard box. Place the cone inside of the box, with the widest end pointing upwards. Place a piece of chocolate and a marshmallow between two graham crackers and insert into a sandwich bag. Place the bag into the center of the cone. In twenty minutes you have solar smores. Use science crafts for kids like this one as the perfect opportunity to explain solar energy.

Mini Ocean

Fill a clean and de-labeled two liter bottle half way to the top with tap water. Mix in a few drops of blue food coloring. Add tiny plastic fish, sharks, octopus, eels, dolphins, sea shells, etc. Now, finish filling to the rim with mineral oil. You may want to use a funnel. Seal the lid on with a hot glue gun (you need to do this for the child.) Use this to teach small children about marine life. Older kids can learn why oil and water do not mix.

Remember, an intrigued child is always willing to learn. The ideas that encompass science crafts for kids are endless.

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