Investigate the difference between water in sunlight and water in shade over time! Your child will set out two cups of water and measure temperatures to learn that the sun heats up water.
For this water temperature activity, you’ll need:
pitcher or large bowl
measuring cup
two of the same cups that can hold 8 ounces of liquid
two thermometers
water
a place outside with sunlight
a place outside with shade
Directions:
Fill a pitcher or large bowl with water, and stir it a few times with your hand. Pour 8 ounces of this water into a measuring cup. Pour … Read more
Learn about owls and the food they eat through an owl pellet dissection activity! Your child will make an educated guess about what the owl ate by examining the bones in the owl pellet.
Get your child outside with a hands-on transect ecology activity! Using only yarn and their eyes, your child will discover living things in their environment.
Today is a great day to introduce the concept of acids and bases to your child! In this activity, you and your child will combine an acid and a base and then watch the reaction.
Measurement activities, either with a ruler or a tape measure, give your child a hands-on task while helping them with skills. It requires coordination to hold the tape measure straight and the ruler steady. By measuring with inches and centimeters, your child will not only work on basic math skills, but will also learn to compare two units of measurement. These measurement activities will also help your child learn about science in the natural world.
