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To the parents out there - we see you and know you are doing your best during this trying time! We hope the activities below help you fill these days with some joy and learning with your children. We will be adding more weekly, keeping a mix between more time consuming projects that tend to use more supplies, and projects that are easy-to-implement. Click on the buttons below to access - and take care! (P.S. Data collection worksheets can be printed but don’t need to be. Use your own paper or science journal!)

Thank you to the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation for supporting this project

Making boats is fun for younger and older elementary students alike! This activity can be used to learn about a variety of science concepts Parent Implementation Level: Moderate

Making boats is fun for younger and older elementary students alike! This activity can be used to learn about a variety of science concepts
Parent Implementation Level: Moderate

 
Research your favorite person who works in STEM and write up a report on them! Pick your favorite historic or current “STEMist.”Parent Implementation Level: Easy

Research your favorite person who works in STEM and write up a report on them! Pick your favorite historic or current “STEMist.”

Parent Implementation Level: Easy

 
“Exploring Condensation” is easy to implement but addresses deep science concepts! Find multiple ideas for simple follow-up activities. Parent Implementation Level: Easy

“Exploring Condensation” is easy to implement but addresses deep science concepts! Find multiple ideas for simple follow-up activities. Parent Implementation Level: Easy

 
Explore properties of materials while making Easter artwork! (See “Chemistry Tie-Dye for a non-holiday version) Parent Implementation Level: Easy

Explore properties of materials while making Easter artwork! (See “Chemistry Tie-Dye for a non-holiday version)
Parent Implementation Level: Easy

This is a fun and easy at-home activity - all you need is a pencil and piece of paper! Students learn now to draw a stomach, the lungs and the heart, and also learn about a unique art and science career path! Parent Implementation Level: Easy

This is a fun and easy at-home activity - all you need is a pencil and piece of paper! Students learn now to draw a stomach, the lungs and the heart, and also learn about a unique art and science career path! Parent Implementation Level: Easy

 
Create a color-changing “potion” from the juice from cabbage. This is sure to delight all ages. Record your data like a real scientist with our worksheets. Great for K-8. Parent Implementation Level: Involved

Create a color-changing “potion” from the juice from cabbage. This is sure to delight all ages. Record your data like a real scientist with our worksheets. Great for K-8. Parent Implementation Level: Involved

 
With minimal supplies and mess you can learn about optical illusions and visual perception with this intriguing activity! Parent Implementation Level: Easy

With minimal supplies and mess you can learn about optical illusions and visual perception with this intriguing activity!
Parent Implementation Level: Easy

 
Learn about animal adaptations and then use art to create your own imaginary animal with real adaptive traits Parent Implementation Level: Easy or Moderate (depending how you do the activity)

Learn about animal adaptations and then use art to create your own imaginary animal with real adaptive traits Parent Implementation Level: Easy or Moderate (depending how you do the activity)

Explore properties of materials while making colorful artwork! (See “Eggless Dyed Easter Eggs for a holiday version). Parent Implementation Level: Easy

Explore properties of materials while making colorful artwork! (See “Eggless Dyed Easter Eggs for a holiday version). Parent Implementation Level: Easy

 
Learn how quickly an illness can spread through a communityParent Implementation Level: Moderate

Learn how quickly an illness can spread through a community

Parent Implementation Level: Moderate

 
A simple optical illusion you can make at home. Use our template or create your own! Parent Implementation Level: Moderate

A simple optical illusion you can make at home. Use our template or create your own! Parent Implementation Level: Moderate

 
Mix and match kitchen chemicals while learning about material properties. Parent Implementation Difficulty: Involved

Mix and match kitchen chemicals while learning about material properties. Parent Implementation Difficulty: Involved

 
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Activities here are geared toward an at-home audience but also check out the activities under the original “Free Resources” section - they were developed for classroom but are easily modifiable for home use.

Especially check out the Make-Your Own-STEM Trading Card template, the sound activities, and the Brain and Body Communication pdf.