Science labs are a wonderful way to begin experimenting. ย We love discovering ways to
play with science and now we have some labs to try with the older children! ย This is also a great resource for teachers.
Today’s best blog feature,
STEM Mom, is sharing 8 science labs that you can do with your children. ย Many of these come with a free printable to help document your findings.
8 {Kid Friendly} Science Labs
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Bread on the Rise – Test and find: what ingredient makes bread rise? ย Make your hypotheses and test them out!
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Menacing ย Microbes ย – A fun and creative way ย to learn about viruses, bacteria and other microscopic phenomenon!
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Experiement: Can Worms Smell ย – Test a worm to find out if it can smell or not.
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Living, Non-Living or Dead ย – Examine the characteristics of what it means to be alive. ย Then, explore animals, plants, nature etc and determine whether it is living or non-living.
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Glow In The Dark Oobleck ย – Discover what happens when you mix cornstarch and water and then make it glow!
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Marine Oil Spill lab ย – Explore what is the best material to clean up an oil spill.
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Leaf Rubbing – Combining art and science, kids make observations about leaves while creating art. ย This one is perfect for the smallest scientist.
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Color and Light Lab – Determine the difference between additive colors and subtractive colors by studying light, prisms and refraction.
Thank you for sharing these science labs, STEM mom! 
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