Science Experiments for Kids

Are you looking for some really fun ideas to teach Science for kids. Whether you are teaching a toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, junior high, or high schooler – you will find lots of creative science experiments for kids to add to your free science lessons. Our science activities cover astronomy, physical science, biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, and more with over 2000 science projects for kids! Plus we have tons of science worksheets and free printable science experiments to take all the work and prep out of teaching. So whether you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooler – kids will be engaged while learning with our memorable science activity ideas.

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Science for Kids

Make learning and exploring exciting ,creative science experiments, projects, and science lessons for kids. Kids can dive into zoology to learn about animals, botany to learn about plants for kids, the periodic table, simple machines, the human body, weather, edible science, life cycles, geology including classification of rocks and the rock cycle, the solar system including planets / moon phases / constellations, life cycles for kids, batteries, magnets, volcano projects, states of matter such as solid / liquid / gas, baking powder and vinegar reactions, ocean life, and our five senses. Our science experiment ideas are filled with a variety or resources put together for you including seasonal science projects. Or just help spark their interest as they learn about the scientific method and explore the world around them. Each science activity includes clear directions, pictures, and an explanation.

Free Science Lessons

Our science projects for kids use common items you probably already have around the house so you can help kids learn how and why things work everyday. Common items include food coloring, printer paper, crayons, markers, pens, colored pencils, pipe cleaners, beads, oil, candy, playdough, eggs, recyclable plastic bins, rubberbands, watermelon, coffee filters, rubbing alcohol, balloons, string, borax, baking soda, vinegar, dish soap, measuring cups, Alka Seltzer Antacid Tab, salt, among others.

These can be used as science fair projects with toddlers, preschoolers, prek, kindergarteners, grade 1 grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, grade 6, grade 7, grade 8 students, and up. Find kids science activities based on the type of science below:

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Science Experiments

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Simple Light Bulb Experiment

Teach students about electricity for kids with this simple and amazing light bulb experiment! This light bulb science…

Science Worksheets

  • Periodic Table Worksheets, Flashcards, Games
  • Solar System Worksheets – moon phases, plantes mini book, constellation worksheets & flashcards & cootie catchers, coloring pages
  • Weather Worksheets – clouds, water cycle, seasons
  • Famous Scientists – readers, worksheets, posters,
  • Animals – Life Cycles Printables, Insect worksheets, scavenger hunts, report template, endangered animals, habitats, classifications, hibernating worksheet, biology flashcards
  • Botany – plant life cycles, flower scavenger hunt,
  • Human Body worksheets – skeletal system, brain, heart, human cells, 5 senses, printable body parts, playdough mats
  • Ocean Animals – readers, worksheets, crafts, labeling, flashcards
  • States of matter worksheets, flashcards, clip cards
  • Geology – types of rocks worksheets, layers of the Earth worksheets,
  • Simple Machines – worksheets, game,
  • Printable science experiments and scientific method worksheets

Science Printables

We also have a wide variety of free science worksheets to acompany your experiment and printables to learn about a variety of science princlipes including life cycles for kids and famous scientists too.

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Animal Report Template

This Animal Report Template is perfect for helping kindergartners, first graders, 2nd graders, 3rd graders,…
HUGE Ocean Unit for elementary and middle school kids to learn about the ocean and aquatic animals with engaging lessons, hands on science experiments, worksheets, report templates, creative writing templates, and more!

HUGE Ocean Animals Lesson

Dive in to this fun Ocean Animals Lesson filled with fascinating information about the oceans, whales,…
Handy Solar System Worksheets with answer key to learn about the sun, planets, asteroids, and space. Grab FREE pdf with astronomy for kids. 

Solar System Worksheets

Handy Solar System Worksheets with answer key to learn about the sun, planets, asteroids, and…

Science Lessons

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Animals
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Backyard Chickens
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Biology
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Human Body
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Ocean Animals
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Simple Machines
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Engineering Activities for Kids

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Human Body for Kids

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Life Cycles for Kids

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Solar System for Kids

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Handy Solar System Worksheets with answer key to learn about the sun, planets, asteroids, and space. Grab FREE pdf with astronomy for kids. 

Solar System Worksheets

Handy Solar System Worksheets with answer key to learn about the sun, planets, asteroids, and…

Weather for Kids

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Easy Science Experiments for Kids

Young learners will love these seasonal projects that help kids explore a basic science principle with a fun holiday twist!

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Science Projects for Kids

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Fun-Bubble-Experiment
Fun Bubbles Experiments for Toddler and Preschool
Yeast Balloon Experiment for Kids with FREE Worksheet
Check out this adorable free printable fish emergent reader packed with fun facts about fish, perfect for kids in preschool through 4th grade!
Fin-tastic Fish Facts: A Color & Learn Reader for Kids!
Oink, Moo, Baa.....kids have a natural fascination with farm animals. These super cute, free printable farm animal puzzles are such a fun way for kids to learn science vocabulary about animal baby names and work on visual discrimination and reasoning skills. Grab these Farm Animals and their Babies Printables for toddler, preschool, pre k, kindergarten, and first grade students. These are perfect for a farm theme or Are you my Mother book themed activity for children.
FREE Farm Animals and their Babies Printables Puzzles Activities
Introducing our free Weather Dot Art Printables that help kids develop fine motor skills while learning about different types of weather!
Weather Dot Art Printables
Check out a fun winter science experiment!! This instant freeze ice experiment is perfect for kids - includes FREE printable worksheet!
Winter Instant Ice Science Experiment for Kids
Over 100 EPIC Science Experiments for Kids from kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students! Lots of ideas for physics, chemistray, earth science, astronomy, and biology for kids.
100 Mind-Blowing Science Experiments to Engage Young Minds
Penguin Life Cycle Worksheets
Life Cylce of a Penguin - FREE Worksheets for Kids
Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment
Exploding Snowman Experiment - Winter Science Activities
Check out these free printable simple machines coloring pages perfect for kids in pre-k through elementary to make learning fun!
Simple Machines for Kids Coloring Pages Activities
Learn about pumpkins with FREE printable life cycle set featuring posters, worksheets, and pumpkin anatomy for elementary age students.
FREE Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Printable Set
Discover the fascinating snail life cycle with these free printable worksheets filled with fun facts for kids in grades 2-6.
FREE Printable Snail Life Cycle Worksheets for Kids
Introduce kids to the life cycle of zebras with these free and fun worksheets designed for grades 2-6, filled with zebra facts.
FREE Printable Zebra Life Cycle Worksheets for Kids
Introduce kids to the life cycle of flamingos with these fun and free worksheets, perfect for students in 2nd-6th grade.
FREE Flamingo Life Cycle Worksheets for Grades 2-6
Discover the unique duck billed platypus, a shy Australian mammal that lays eggs, with these FREE life cycle worksheets for grades 2-6!
FREE Printable Duck Billed Platypus Life Cycle Worksheets for Kids (2nd-6th grade)
Calling all young scientists! Our free printable lab report template is the perfect tool to introduce kids to the exciting world of science experiments! Designed for kindergartners and elementary age students in grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, and up - this set includes two interactive science worksheets that make learning fun and easy. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or homeschooelr you lwill love these lab sheets that include a prelab and experiment reporting page. This science lab worksheet helps take one of our many science experiments to the next level in making it both fun and educational!
Lab Report Template - FREE Science Sheets for Kids