Adventure QuestTake an indoor or outdoor quest to learn more about nature. Listen to birds, play bird games, and observe the outdoors.Cell Coloring BookCheck out this cell image coloring book from ThermoFisher Scientific. Enjoy adding color to nuclei, membranes and more!Cosmic ArtUse the elements of art to make sense of space and planetary features - dive into the potential of science and art to inspire and empower each other!Docking SimulationPilot the SpaceX Dragon 2 vehicle to the International Space Station using this simulator and familiarize yourself with the actual interface used by NASA Astronauts.Draw ArtemisPut the "art" in Artemis (NASA's space program to explore the moon) with a guide to draw NASA's Space Launch System rocket. Energy Scavenger HuntComplete this scavenger hunt to discover your own community's energy footprint! Will need to search for answers online.Lost at the Forever MineExplore mathematical modeling that scientists and engineers use to describe data and predict future outcomes!Museum TourVisit a favorite museum of yours - virtually. Many are offering online programs and activities for science at home! Here's a virtual tour from a science and nature museum.Origami StarshadeOrigami, the art of paper folding, has applications in engineering, biological systems and more. Here is an application of origami used by NASA! Rain GaugeCreate a rain gauge to track rainfall in your area. Could you make your own devices to determine wind speed/direction and air pressure to complete a daily weather report?Robots OnlineInteractive robot activity from National Geographic to design machines to solve real-world problems.Web of LifeFill in the living things for a web of life in your environment and explore how they all connect!
ChromatographyUse chromatography to separate colors in ink samples. Can be done with candy, leaves, and more!ComposterHow can you turn food waste into soil perfect for a garden? Keep track of additions and observations made over time!Cotton Ball LauncherKeep those toilet paper tubes! Make a cotton ball launcher and learn about different types of energy.Dancing Raisins Use carbon dioxide to make raisins or other small items dance!DNA ModelCreate DNA model with candy or any other materials you have around. Advanced students are challenged to create a more accurate model!Growing PlantsDesign an experiment around plant growth. Use the resource list to get some ideas!Paper AirplaneMake a paper airplane and change the structure to see how it affects the flight of the plane.Penny BoatDesign and build a boat from aluminum foil that can hold as much weight as possible. Radiant RainbowCreate a rainbow in a glass using Skittles candy and water - simple and so beautiful!Robot Arm DIYThis activity from the Arizona Science Center models flexor tendons to better understand how your hand flexes and grabs.Sound SandwichExperiment to see how many different sounds you can make with your sound sandwich!Walking WaterExplore capillary action with colored water and paper towels!
Cookie ScienceTake your favorite cookie recipe and experiment with the ingredients. No eggs? Half the flour? Better understand the importance of each ingredient!Elephant ToothpasteCreate a chemical reaction that produces a foamy result. Safety glasses and adult supervision recommended.Fluffy DrinkEqual parts water, sugar, and instant coffee to create "Fluffy Coffee" - does a kid friendly version exist? Think about what each ingredient does and try to come up with your own recipe!Homemade Ice CreamCool down with some science and a homemade sweet treat.Lava LampA clear container, oil, water, food coloring, and bubbling tablets. There - you've got yourself a lava lamp! Master Mix CookiesMake a master mix with your favorite cookie dough base! Add your own mix-ins as a variable to demonstrate the benefits of a scientist’s master mix.Parachute DesignDesign and build a parachute to successfully land an “egg-stronaut” using the Engineering Design Process from NASA.Polishing PenniesWith permission, gather a selection of liquids from your house and experiment with which ones clean pennies best. Rock CandyLearn about crystal growth while making an edible treat with this kitchen project.Rube Goldberg MachineCan you design a complex contraption to start a chain reaction to perform a simple action? Try a minimum of four steps and complete it inside or outside!SlimeMake this slime without borax or liquid starch. Find a recipe with the most ingredients you already have! Solar CookerA solar cooker uses heat from the sun to cook food instead of electricity.
