Sample Experiments

Download PDFs featuring equipment needed and methodology for a variety of kid-friendly science experiments. Click on one of the STEM categories below, or scroll through the list to see individual experiments listed by topic.

Biology / Genetics / Physiology / Health
Chemistry
Computer Science / Mathematics
Ecology / Environmental Science
Engineering / Technology
Geology / Atmosphere / Natural Hazards
Physics / Astronomy
Electricity

Biology / Genetics / Physiology / Health

Everyday Bacteria
Evolutionary Adaptation
Human Digestion
Immunology-Immune System Skits
Immunology-Patient Zero
Senses-Skittles & Mysterious Brown Bag
Neuroscience-Zombie Medicine
Neuroscience-Neurons & Action Potential

Chemistry

Polymers
Chemistry Through Goo
Bleach & Dyes

Computer Science / Mathematics

Probability
Data Analysis
Count The Dots-Binary Numbers
Real-life Algorithms-Paper Airplanes
Programming With SCRATCH-Animate Your Name
Programming With SCRATCH-Make It Fly
Programming With SCRATCH-Virtual Pet
The Internet

Ecology / Environmental Science

Watersheds
Seeds and Seeds Data Sheet
Plant Decay and Growth
Erosion
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Energy and Nutrient Cycling in Aquatic Systems
Scientific Classification/Minerals
Aquatic Microorganisms
Schoolyard Habitat
Cattails – Parts and Adaptations
Insects – Identification and Behavior
Climate Change

Engineering / Technology

Simple Machines
Mechanical Advantage
Soap Boats
Cardboard Columns
Sound in Optics
Robotics-Toothbrush Robots
Survival Engineering-Water Filters

Geology / Atmosphere / Natural Hazards

Clouds
Fossils and Horseshoe Crabs
Sugar Cube Karst (geology)

Physics / Astronomy

The Water Thermometer
Permanent Magnets and Electromagnets
Newton’s Laws
Hero’s Engine (Newton’s Third Law)
Floating and Sinking in Water
Bernoulli’s Principle
Astronomy – Moon Phases
Astronomy – Constellations

Electricity

Parallel Circuits
Generating Electricity
Heart Rate

Interested in more information? Please check out the following websites:

• https://www.pinterest.com/explore/stem-science/?lp=true
• https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/science/
• discoverengineering.org
• code.org
• csunplugged.org