Superior Science At Home Activities
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ALL GRADES
Slime
In this video, students will be learning about the properties of solids and liquids while using solid and liquid materials to make slime, a non-Newtonian fluid. It will allow them to investigate these phases to the very foundation, studying particle movement in action!
Take A Walk Through Nature!
In this video, students learn about biodiversity and different ecosystems by exploring nature wherever they may be! Students will be encouraged to use the Ultimate Nature Walk Checklist to keep track of things that they find along the way. Remember to follow the wise words of Chief Seattle: “Take only memories, leave only footprints”.
Oobleck!
In this activity, students will get to explore with Oobleck. Oobleck is a substance that has properties of both a solid and a liquid and it belongs to a group of substances known as non-Newtonian fluids (which includes ketchup, shaving cream, and quicksand.
Elephant Toothpaste
In this activity, campers will observe a decomposition reaction that uses a catalyst. Yeast, hydrogen peroxide, and dish soap combine to create a visually impressive reaction. Discussion and instruction of physical and chemical reactions and catalysts can be simplified to suit any grade level.
Water Xylophone
Calling all musicians! Using only water and drinking glasses, students will learn how sound is created, and the differences between low-pitched and high-pitched sounds. After discovering the relationship between vibrations and the sound we hear, students will be challenged to create their own water xylophone!
How Soap Attacks Coronavirus
In this activity, the campers will learn the mechanism of action of soap on pathogens such as viruses and bacteria and will do a demo showing how soap can repel germs.
Grades 1/2
Dancing Rice
This activity is a great example to show cause and effect as well as chain reactions. A reaction can occur with just baking soda and vinegar, but when other ingredients are added a different reaction occurs.
Freddy the Fish
This activity allows the children to visualize the effect of water pollution on wildlife, specifically fish. By adding pollutants to their water bowl with their fish, the children will be able to identify the effect of water pollution and that if humans are not careful they can cause significant harm to fish.
Walking Water
In this video, students will learn about some unique properties of water and concepts of colour mixing. Students will observe water moving from one cup to another, resulting in a water rainbow. Students can choose the colours that they want to mix!
Grades 3/4
DIY Solar Ovens
In this video, students will understand how the sun can be used to cook food and heat objects up through the use of reflective materials! After a quick lesson, we will show you how to make your own solar oven at home that can even be used to cook things! But careful! It can get hot!!
Bean In A Jar
In this activity, students will learn about biology, growth, and the factors necessary for plant growth in the environment.
Rain Sticks
In this activity, students will be exploring with sound by making rain sticks. Rain sticks are fun instruments that you turn upside down to make it sound like rain.
Spoon Catapult
In this activity, the students will be able to make a miniature spoon catapult, while learning about the history of this structure as well as the kinetic energy and parabolic flight trajections involved in it.
Flower/Dandelion Dissection
In this activity, campers/students will use their knowledge of the parts of a plant and dissect a dandelion or other flower. This video helps to guide the dissection step by step, incorporating the background info into the activity itself.
Moon Rocks
Students will learn about all things relating to space including the sun, the moon, planets and even the Apollo 11 while creating their own moon rocks in the comfort of their own home!
Grades 5/6
Cotton Ball Launcher
In this activity, students will explore the concepts of potential energy, kinetic energy, and conservation of energy. Students will then be able to make their own launcher that successfully fires cotton balls!
DIY Edible Molecules
In this video, students will learn about some different common molecules and will be able to model them using materials from home! Bonus, if you make them with edible products, you can eat them afterwards!
Heart Pump Model
In this video, students will learn about the human heart and explore how it functions as a pump for our blood!
Bottle Cars
In this activity, students will learn about the conservation of energy, kinetic and potential energy, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. Students will be able to make their very own bottle cars made from common household materials.
Making Butter
In this activity, students will learn about the unique properties of milk and cream. By vigorously shaking heavy table cream, students can make butter!
Balloon Rocket
In this activity, students will make a balloon rocket to demonstrate that in order to make an object move one way, a force must work in the opposite direction. In this case, it is the air being released from the balloon that propels the balloon across the yarn.
Egg Parachutes
In this activity, students will learn about the forces acting on flight while designing a parachute to protect an egg (or other item)!
Galaxy Play-Doh
Students will learn about space, including the properties of a star, galaxy and the Milky Way all while creating their very own galaxy play-doh!
Grades 7/8
Lava In A Cup
In this activity, students will explore how the density of substances can affect the resulting mixture and the properties of the substances that contribute to the “lava” effect. Students will get to make their very own lava in a cup!