Hands-On STEM Activities
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math through fun, interactive activities designed for curious young minds
All Activities
Seeing Colors: Create a Mini Rainbow
Explore the science of light and refraction by creating a vibrant rainbow using simple household items!
Materials Needed:
A clear glass of water, A flashlight, A white piece of paper ...
The Sound Detector: Feel the Vibrations
Discover how sound waves travel through different mediums by creating your own sound detector!
Materials Needed:
A metal spoon, A piece of string (about 3 feet long), Various surfaces to test ...
The Touch Detective Game
Test your sense of touch by identifying objects with different textures hidden in a mystery box!
Materials Needed:
A box or bag (opaque), Various objects with different textures, A blindfold (optional) ...
Why Is the Sky Blue? Light Scattering Experiment
Discover why the sky appears blue by exploring how light scatters using simple household materials.
Materials Needed:
A clear glass of water, A flashlight, A few drops of milk
Magnetic Attraction: Explore the Force of Magnets
Discover how magnets push and pull using their invisible magnetic fields in this hands-on experiment.
Materials Needed:
Two magnets, A few small metal objects (like paperclips or nails)
Airplane Lift: How Do Planes Fly?
Discover how airplanes stay in the sky using the power of lift and Bernoulli’s Principle with this simple paper experiment.
Materials Needed:
A piece of paper
Wind and Waves: How Does Wind Create Waves?
Discover how wind makes ocean waves through a fun and simple water experiment.
Materials Needed:
A large bowl or tub, Water, A straw
Make a Rainbow: Exploring Light and Refraction
Discover how rainbows form by bending light with water in this fun and colorful experiment.
Materials Needed:
A clear glass of water, A sunny window, A white piece of paper
Orbiting and Gravity: Why Do Astronauts Float?
Discover why astronauts float in space by exploring the science of gravity and orbiting with this simple hands-on experiment.
Materials Needed:
A small ball (like a ping pong ball or tennis ball), A piece of string (about 2 feet long)