Have you looking for fun homeschool science experiments to do during social distancing? Are you feeling overwhelmed about creating engaging science lessons? Now that we’re indoors and school is cancelled, we’re all dying for fun ways to keep our kids learning.
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This list of kids educational experiments to do during school closures is sure to keep your little ones from driving you crazy during schoolwork! Lets make the best of this time where we can learn to homeschool and connect with our kids! Here’s 10 homeschool science Activities To Do During Social Distancing:
10 Homeschool Science Experiments To Do During Social Distancing
1. Inertia Penny Experiment
Subject: Inertia, Newton’s Laws Of Motion
Supplies
- 5 Pennies
- Index Card
- Glass of Water
This inertia experiment is great for all ages and very adaptable. Learn about Newton’s Laws of motion using pennies! Learn about how to set this experiment up here.
2. Handwashing Science Experiment
Subject: Germs and bacteria
Supplies:
- Lotion
- Pepper
- Pencil and Paper
Teach kids how easily “germs” spread with this visual representation! Easy set up and clean up. Read More about this experiment here.
3. DIY Robotic Arm
Subject: Mechanics and technology
Supplies
- Cardboard
- Box cutter (optional)
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun and sticks
- String
Cut out cardboard pieces and use crafting supplies to create a super cool robotic arm! This simple intro to mechanics, robotics, and even human systems/muscles will be so satisfying once completed. Check out the video and read a full tutorial here.
4. Make Slime!
Subject: Physical and chemical changes, properties of matter
Supplies:
- contact solution
- glue
- food coloring
- shaving cream
- others depending on the type of slime
Explore physical versus chemical changes by creating slime! Your kids do this so often already, but have they ever thought about it more scientifically? Can you take apart the ingredients of slime after combining them? How do different ingredients change the properties of slime? PS: This experiment is so much fun, we included it on our list of fun things to do indoors.
5. Inflate A Balloon! Simple Science Experiments For Kids
Subject: Physical and chemical changes
Supplies:
- baking soda
- vinegar
- clear bottle
- balloon
Explore chemical reactions with this homeschool science experiment! You’ll probably have the ingredients in your pantry. Your kid will be amazed to watch their balloon magically fill up with air! Read a step by step here.
6. Liquid Density Experiment For Middle School
Subject: Density
Supplies:
- Mason jar or container
- Measuring cup
- a few ounces of honey, water, vegetable oil, and rubbing alcohol
- Food coloring
- small objects to test density of (pennies, m&m, etc)
Test the density of household liquids and small objects by layering them in a mason jar! Have your students hypothesize which liquids and objects have higher densities, then do this experiment to double check! Full info here.
7. Foil Boat STEM Experiment
Subject: Engineering
Supplies:
- Foil
- Pennies
- water
- bowl/container
Have a friendly competition and see who can engineer the strongest foil boats! The one who can carry the most pennies wins.
8. Rube Goldberg Machine
Subject: Energy, Engineering
Supplies:
- ANYTHING!
A Rube Goldberg machine is a series of events that results in one final goal. You can use it to switch a light on, or feed your dog, for example. The great thing about Rube Goldberg machines is that they are adaptable and can be as simple or complicated as you wish! Give your student a minimum “step” requirement and see what they come up with.
9. Walking Water Experiment
Subject: Absorption, Color wheel
Supplies:
- Paper towels
- water
- cups
- food coloring
Show your kiddo how water is absorbed and why by talking about porosity! Create your own rainbow with this walking water experiment.
10. Cavity Experiment
Subject: Germs, Teeth, Sugar,
Supplies:
- Various drinks like milk, coke, water, juice
- hard boiled eggs, one per drink
- cups
- toothbrush
Show your kids the importance of being careful what we eat and drink by showing them the effect of drinks on hard boiled eggs and their shells! Enamel on our teeth is similar to the shell of an egg, so watch them be amazed when they see the effects of sugar and coke on the eggshells!
Homeschool Science Experiments Are So Much Fun!
These awesome science activities to do during social distancing prove that learning at home can still be entertaining! These engaging activities will help you stay sane, we promise!
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