Science Center
Science Center Displays
Click the thumbnail images to find out more about each Science Center activity.
Nut Sorting
Matching Color Hues
Gourds
Pumpkins
Things from Trees
Leaf Symmetry
Can You Make Sound with Water?
Things That Make Sound
Ramps
Things from the Ocean
Things That Spin
Magnets
Magnifying Board
Rocks Collections
Seed Sorting
Seed/Plant Growth
Pattern Blocks with Mirrors
Bugs
Can You Fix It?
Can the Wind Move It?
Seed Box
More Ideas:
- Color Sorting Cups: Children sort small objects into cups by color.
- Locks and Keys
- Wind Chimes, Pinwheel, Prisms
- Sand and Water Bottles: Children shake and watch the sand settle.
- Prisms: Use with flashlights or near a window.
- Transparent/ Non-Transparent Objects: paper, rocks, leaves, crystals, plastic wrap, fabric, etc.
- Texture Scraps: sandpaper, lace, velvet, leather, faux fur, plastic (button), cotton, seashell, corrugated paper, plastic canvas, sponge, felt, satin ribbon, grosgrain ribbon, tape, etc.
- Mystery Bag/ Box: Children feel objects and match them to photos of the objects.
- Scent Jars: Add scent to cotton ball and place in container. Examples: lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar, pepper, perfume or body spray, peppermint oil, vanilla extract, coconut oil, spices, tea bags. Tip: “Lapsang Souchong” tea smells like smoke.
- Penny Drop: Fill a gallon jar with water and place a small juice glass upright on the bottom. Give children 10-20 pennies. Children drop them in water, trying to get them in the glass. Try other objects, such as marbles.
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