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Science experiments and STEM activities for every season

by Anna G March 4, 2016 5 Comments

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Looking for seasonal science experiments and STEM activities? You’ll find what you’re looking for in this post!

This collection of science experiments and STEM activities will give you something to do every month of the year!

As we adjust to life as a family of eight, my blogging friends have been sharing fabulous guest posts!  This week we welcome the talented Jacquie of Edventures, where she features hands-on fun and learning activities for kids of all ages.

Here’s Jacquie…

Whether you know it or not, we are all raising junior scientists!

Kids have a knack for asking those inquisitive questions.  What, why and how are three words that help children to express their curiosity and show they are keenly observant and looking for answers.

This collection of science experiments and STEM activities will give you something to do every month of the year!

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Technology, engineering and math are constantly used while exploring many science concepts — which is why so many schools have moved to teaching “STEM” activities as part of their curriculum instead of science alone.

When introducing kids to STEM activities, the goal is less about finding the right answer and more about the process.  Science is one area where we all learn from failures!

This collection of seasonal, hands-on science experiments and STEM activities will inspire questions and exploration opportunities all year long!

Science Experiments with free printable activities

Each of the activities in this group focuses on fun seasonal experiences and includes a free printable to help facilitate the experiment!

This collection of science experiments and STEM activities will give you something to do every month of the year!

WINTER

  • See who’s walking through your neighborhood or backyard by Exploring Animal Tracks in Winter.
  • Test which Items are Magnetic with this sensory science experiment.
  • Explore the science of music with this colorful Kitchen Water Xylophone activity.
  • Create a chemical reaction that seems like magic as you Make a Penny Turn Green.

SPRING

  • Kids can work on their detective skills while Observing & Recording Animal Behaviors.
  • Discuss the HOW & WHY behind eco-friendly activities with this Earth Month Scavenger Hunt.
  • Combine math & garden science with this fun “How Fast Does Your Plant Grow?” project!
  • Test your senses with this Lemon Food Taste experiment.

This collection of science experiments and STEM activities will give you something to do every month of the year!

SUMMER

  • Identify nocturnal animals along with what happens when the sun goes down with this Nighttime Scavenger Hunt activity.
  • Study the stars while creating Marshmallow Constellations with printable constellations & star map.
  • Learn the Names of Woodland & Marine Animal Groups with this fun “What do you call a Group of … ” activity
  • Use the scientific method as you Make Ice Cream in a Bag!

FALL

  • Kids can practice math skills (categorizing, graphing, finding the mode and more!) as they head out on a Leaf Hunt activity
  • Learn about Tree & Seed Identification with this Name That Tree! nature activity
  • Test density (and learn a little physics) with this classic Sink or Float experiment: Does Your Food Float?
  • Explore gravity and balance with your own Balancing Robot!

Monthly STEM Activities

These 12 STEM expriences will help kids connect science, technology, engineering and math to activities in their everyday life.

This collection of science experiments and STEM activities will give you something to do every month of the year!

{January} While celebrating the 100th Day of School, practice number literacy with this list of 100 Items to Use to Count to 100.

{February} Kids will really enjoy testing their “snow melt” theory as they learn how much water is in snow once it melts!

{March} Enjoy testing a few physics concepts as you fly kites!

{April} Learn about pollination while dissecting and identifying the parts of a flower.

{May} Use items from around the house to engineer your own boat.

{June} Learn how a leaf breathes with this super simple science experiment.

This collection of science experiments and STEM activities will give you something to do every month of the year!

{July} Science at the Beach activities examine sand, tides and habitats.

{August}Explore coordinate graphs with a fun hands-on math activity while plotting points at the park.

{September} Get involved in real life data collection with one of these 12 Citizen Science projects for kids & families.

{October} Explore the Science of Sound by creating your  own Gong using only a spoon and peice of yarn.

{November} Make your own Tinker Box & construct robot puppets.

{December} Build shapes and practice geometry using clothespins.

We hope you enjoy these science and STEM activities with your children!

This collection of science experiments and STEM activities will give you something to do every month of the year!

Jacquie is the founder of Edventures with Kids , a blog that shares unique ideas for keeping kids creative & curious.  She believes that kids are more likely to enjoy learning when they are offered hands-on activities and the opportunity to explore new places.  ‘Edventures’ encourage families to try new activities, get outdoors, travel together and connect kids with great books.  You can also find her on Facebook , Google+, Twitter and Pinterest.

© 2016, Anna G. All rights reserved.

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Filed Under: math activities, science made fun Tagged With: first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, science experiments, second grade, STEM, third grade

Comments

  1. Tammy M says

    March 6, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    What great ideas! 🙂

    Reply
    • Anna Geiger says

      March 9, 2016 at 6:42 am

      I hope you get a chance to try some of them, Tammy!

      Reply
      • Tammy M says

        March 9, 2016 at 5:51 pm

        I am hoping to when I start teaching next school year! 🙂 Elementary is going to be my gig! Yea!

        Reply
  2. Jan C says

    March 6, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    What great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Anna Geiger says

      March 9, 2016 at 6:42 am

      You’re welcome, Jan!

      Reply

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