Looking for a quick STEM activity that you can do in 20 minutes or less? This is your answer! You likely already have everything you need to do the Magic Milk science experiment at home right now. Both the prep & cleanup for this experiment is simple. But being "simple" doesn't mean it isn't fun!...
This is perhaps the most classic science experiment that kids love - making slime. I honestly can't believe in the two years since starting STEM Education Guide, and I haven't once done a slime recipe! I was looking for some quick 5-minute science experiments we could do, and this easy slime recipe was the answer....
Teaching kids about acids and bases doesn't need to be met with groans and complaints. This is a science lesson that can easily be made fun and exciting with a few simple hands-on activities about acids & bases. Here we've provided an intro to acids and bases for kids, as well as five fun projects...
These adorable mini terrarium necklaces are so easy to make. Best of all - the supplies are cheap. This craft puts both "Science" and "Art" in STEAM. Incorporate this art project in a lesson about water cycles. Terrariums are the perfect example and opportunity to see evaporation at work. (We'll dive into the science behind terrariums...
Kitchens aren’t just for parents and making meals! Kids can use kitchen ingredients and tools to learn from kitchen science experiments. Check out the following ideas for fun kitchen science. -----You can download our FREE ebook with 25 STEM Activities here------ 1. Rubber Egg Experiment Materials: Egg White vinegar Glass or jar Cover an egg in a container with vinegar to...
One of the simplest but satisfying DIY science experiments is the baking soda and vinegar reaction. From volcanoes to bottle rockets, this experiment packs a punch. Fun for kids (and adults) of all ages, the baking soda, and the vinegar experiment are fun ways to learn about chemical reactions. How Baking Soda & Vinegar Reaction Works –...
When one holds their baby for the first time, it never occurs to them that they might have a science mastermind at their bosom. Scratch that- the wild tufts of their post-nap hair made your little angel look like Albert Einstein for a second. Children no sooner come to the world than their innate love...
You don’t always need a laboratory to carry out science experiments. In fact, how about educating your kids with some household chemical reaction experiments? Here’s a list of some interesting hands-on activities that talk about different chemical reactions. 9 Simple Chemistry Experiments for Your Kids to Try at Home 1. Bubble Power What You’ll Need: A plastic bottle Balloon Teaspoon 150 ml...
STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an essential component of the educational experience. Famous biologist Judith Ramaley coined the acronym in 2001 when she was the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The institution began to ramp up programs in support of STEM subjects in a boatload of American schools. As...
Computer science is an exciting, ever-changing field with a lot to offer. It is no surprise that people of all ages are interested in how to find out more about it, especially children. But what exactly does “computer science” mean, and how can kids get started off learning about it? Finding ways to get kids involved in...