SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, LABS, & STEM
Most students look forward to the hands-on science experiments, labs, and STEM projects they encounter in science class. I’ve never heard a student ask me with anticipation if we were reading and answering comprehension questions for class that day. It just doesn’t happen. They want to know if we get to blow something up or watch a something bubble and gurgle. Students wonder when we are going to grow mold or test some crazy posing question we watched on MythBusters. When students ask me with a sense of excitement, “What are we doing today?” They aren’t asking me to read to them. So, when a student wants to know more about those fun Science Experiments, labs, and STEM projects, I love to be able to say, “Yes, we are doing one of those today!”
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changing States of Matter Lab
Our Changing States of Matter Lab offers a firsthand visual of how adding thermal energy to a state of matter can cause it to change to a different state. To coincide with this lab, be sure to check out our Changing States of Matter Activities and our other States of Matter Printables which will help to solidify states of matter and their properties. These resources were created with middle school students in mind, but could be used for a multitude of ages. Check out the Changing States of Matter Lab!
States of Matter Balloon Demonstration
This States of Matter Balloon demonstration doesn’t take a lot of preparation nor materials. It is a great way to bring a touch and feel element to your classroom without breaking the budget. It is the perfect demo to accompany our other States of Matter Printables. Take a look at the States of Matter Balloon Demonstration to learn how to create a super easy learning experience for your students!
Candle and Oxygen Lab
This Candle and Oxygen Lab is perfect on its own or pairs nicely with a study on air, the atmosphere, or combustion. Use our Free Science Lab Sheets to make this lab even more meaningful. In this lab, learn about one of the main gases in our air, oxygen. Discover how fire needs oxygen to stay lit. It’s easy to practice the scientific method with this simple lab investigation. Check it out here!
printable Science lab sheets
FREE Science Lab Sheets! No matter what experiment you are investigating, more than likely these will work for your students! There are two options to choose from, so pick the one that works the best for your lab needs. Download the SCIENCE LAB SHEETS HERE!
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CANDY BAR DENSITY LAB
The Candy Bar Density Lab is perfect for the middle school student. In this lab, your student will be measuring mass, calculating volume, and figuring the density of candy bars. Using the data they collect, they will write hypotheses and conduct an experiment testing their findings. There are two versions to choose from. One uses a candy with peanuts and one without. Download your own Candy Bar Density Lab today!
paper airplane experiment
Kids love doing science instead of just reading about it. The PAPER AIRPLANE EXPERIMENT is perfectly paired with the study of the scientific method or even the history of flight! This experiment is inexpensive, accessible, and doesn’t make a mess! CHECK IT OUT!
tHE COIN LAB
The Coin Lab is the perfect hands-on science lab! It requires little prep, inexpensive materials, and provides practice in thinking like a scientist! This hands-on lab will give your child confidence in collecting and interpreting data. Check out the Coin Lab and download the lab sheets!
Does fresh or salt water freeze faster?
This lab is a perfect go-to for those looking for a low-prep experiment. Our FREE lab sheets let students practice the scientific method as they walk through answering the question, “Does Fresh or Salt Water Freeze Faster?” While answering the question, “Does Fresh or Salt Water Freeze Faster,” students will learn the difference in their freezing points.
Salt water density lab
We love experiments that are no fuss and easy! Paired with our FREE observation lab sheet, how can you go wrong! Your students get to predict what they think will happen, make observations, and then conclude why. This experiment uses simple kitchen items to mesmerize your students. Our Salt Water Density Experiment is an effective way to display the difference in density between salt and fresh water.
Floating egg experiment
Will an egg float in fresh or salt water? The Floating Egg Experiment is an easy hands-on investigation that can be done in your own kitchen! I have used this lab before as a class demonstration, group lab investigation, and with my own kids at home. There are several science terms and concepts that can be taught in this experiment including density, solutions, mixtures, saturation, concentration, mass, and the list goes on. Check out the Floating Egg Experiment and FREE Lab Sheet!
M&M CANDY SCIENCE LABS & ACTIVITIES
M&M CANDY SCIENCE LABS ARE POPULAR WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES! True. The labs are hands-on and delicious… unless you don’t like M&M’s? Come on, who doesn’t like M&M’s! This is one of our sweetest science units! Take a look at these M&M Candy SCIENCE LABS and activities you must try!
bean seed dissection lab w/ free worksheets
Most students are eager to learn through hands-on methods and engaging activities. This lab is inexpensive and easy. Even though many would think of this lab as being for younger students, it can be geared for an older student too. I am an adult and enjoyed this investigation! With our Parts of Bean Seed Worksheets, the Bean Seed Dissection Lab with run smoothly as you talk about the different parts of the bean.
Stem science units - mARSHMALLOW MARVEL LAB
The Marshmallow Marvel STEAM Lab is for all ages and works great with multiple children! To clarify, STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The Marshmallow Marvel STEAM Lab combines three of these areas of focus: Engineering, Art, and Math. STEAM is made easy in this lab!
skittles candy rainbow lab
It doesn’t matter if you try this lab once or ten times, kids love it! The Skittles Candy Rainbow Lab is fun and hands-on. In this experiment, we get to talk about matter, atoms, solutions, and dissolving… all awesome scientific topics! Don’t forget to download a FREE copy of the observation sheet below!
*We have a similar experiment, M&M’s Graphing Lab, that is more advanced. So, if you have an older crew, you might want to check it out here.
What causes an ice boat to float?
Skittles graphing lab sheets
Candy labs are an effective way to grab a student’s attention! Use a bag of Skittles to draw your student into creating graphs and manipulating data. Grab your own set of free lab sheets to create a meaningful and fun lab! Check out the Skittles Graphing Lab Sheets!
stem & lego learning
LEGOS have become more than just a building toy. In this post, you will discover how LEGOS is appealing to the masses with their ability to teach robotics, coding, and other educational skills. If you are looking to include STEM activities into your homeschool, than LEGOS Educational products may be just the ticket for you! Check out LEGO LEARNING!
aluminum foil boat lab
Try this FUN and Simple STEM Aluminum Foil Boat Lab! The absolute best STEM projects are the ones that are easy, cost effective, and allow you to teach a greater topic. It is the STEM activity that is the vehicle for which the harder to understand content follows. Funny, huh? Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a STEM activity for all things difficult to understand?!? Happy learning!
what causes boatS to float?
What causes boats to float? Especially a huge and heavy cruise ship!?! Sometimes it is hard for our brain to grasp the concept of something so large (no pun intended). So, let’s break it down. There are actually 3 scientific principles going on: displacement, density, and buoyancy. All three play a role in the floating of a gigantic ship! Discover some at-home demonstrations for family learning!
making bubbles at home
Making bubbles at home doesn’t have to be hard! Try our simple bubble solutions and create some handy bubble wands out of supplies you have at home. Have fun and happy bubble making! Check out our bubble making at home!
valentine candy heart labs
What I love about homeschool science is the freedom to take fun themes and incorporate them into our general science goals. Whether you are teaching elementary school or middle school, being able to read graphs and interpret them is key in the world of science. Guide your student through the basics of analyzing a graph, conducting a basic experiment, and practicing the art of measuring mass with a triple beam balance. Check out these 3 fun and interactive VALENTINE CANDY HEART LABS!
DISSOLVING CANDY CANE LAB
Looking for an easy go-to lab this season? You just found it! The Dissolving Candy Cane Lab can be adjusted to fit any age student. This is one of our sweetest science units! You can create a simple version or a more complex one. Take a look at our Dissolving Candy Cane Lab with Printable Lab Sheets for your next science exploration!
Food for thought...
Looking for a more permanent science curriculum? Even though we pursue various science units that encompass labs and such, we also use a science textbook each year. Some might say that our science units supplement our textbook, while others would say the opposite to be true. The labs, experiments, graphic organizers, videos, and other activities bring the textbook information to life.
We use Abeka Science textbooks. I love that they incorporate God and His sovereignty into their curriculum. When I taught in the public school system, I noticed that many of my students were lacking in vocabulary. This made it difficult for them to understand the why behind many of our investigations. Unfortunately, they were deficient in their background knowledge. Our science time would be lacking too if it weren’t for the rich vocabulary and science language that we find in our science textbook and readers. If you are interested in shopping for a full-time science curriculum or even just a textbook to guide you, click on the following link! Happy homeschooling!
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