Fun Activities For Children: 5 Easy DIY Science Projects For Kids

When your kids are on break from school doing DIY science projects with them can be fun and rewarding. Doing these projects is educational and you get to bond more with your children at home. It's also a great way to save money because instead of going to expensive vacations or outings, all you need for these DIY science projects are just a few simple household items.

1. Make giant gummy bears

Have a science project activity with your kids about mass by using gummy bears! This project idea comes from Instructables and only involves using a cup of water, gummy bears and some patience. To find out how much gummy bears "grow" in the water, you need to measure it first before dunking it in a cup of water and leaving it for 24 hours.

2. The protective power of sunscreen

If your kids regularly grumble about wearing sunscreen when they're playing indoors, doing this DIY science project will demonstrate why it is important. This idea comes from I Can Teach My Child and involves using black construction paper and some sunscreen.

Divide the black construction paper into two and have your child smear sunscreen on the other side and then put it under direct sunlight. Take it back at the end of the day and let your child see the protective power of sunscreen.

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3. Magnets are magic

Magnets are always a great way to impress your child about its metal-attractive capabilities. This DIY science project comes from Heidi Songs.

It involves some plastic bottles, small metal pipe cleaners and some magnets. Let your child identify what things are magnetic and non-magnetic through this incredibly simple project.

4. Will it dissolve?

This awesome DIY science project from The Picky Apple involves some kitchen ingredient staples. All you'll need are baking soda, rice, coffee, spices, sugar, tea and some water. Let your kid determine if some of these ingredients can dissolve in water.

5. Mini tornado in a jar

This is another easy and cost-efficient DIY science project that will surely fascinate your kids. Ellie Moon explains that all you'll need is a jar, water and some dish soap. In order for a mini tornado to form, let them swirl the bottle.