“Harold is doing a fantastic job. He is very patient with my very inquisitive, high energy, and talkative class. The students have been loving the experiments!!!”

—Tracy Skeen, Kings Glen Elementary School, Fairfax

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

Th e 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
• www.attinternetservice.com/resources/coding-guide/
• https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/girls-starting-computer-science/
• https://www.americangeosciences.org/education/k5geosource/content
• 34 Women to Watch in Computer Science