Science labs are a wonderful way to begin experimenting. Â We love discovering ways to play with science and now we have some labs to try with the older children! Â This is also a great resource for teachers.
Today’s best blog feature, STEM Mom, is sharing 8 science labs that you can do with your children. Â Many of these come with a free printable to help document your findings.
8 {Kid Friendly} Science Labs
1. Â Bread on the Rise – Test and find: what ingredient makes bread rise? Â Make your hypotheses and test them out!
2.  Menacing  Microbes  – A fun and creative way  to learn about viruses, bacteria and other microscopic phenomenon!
3.  Experiement: Can Worms Smell  – Test a worm to find out if it can smell or not.
4.  Living, Non-Living or Dead  – Examine the characteristics of what it means to be alive.  Then, explore animals, plants, nature etc and determine whether it is living or non-living.
5.  Glow In The Dark Oobleck  – Discover what happens when you mix cornstarch and water and then make it glow!
6.  Marine Oil Spill lab  – Explore what is the best material to clean up an oil spill.
7. Â Leaf Rubbing – Combining art and science, kids make observations about leaves while creating art. Â This one is perfect for the smallest scientist.
8. Â Color and Light Lab – Determine the difference between additive colors and subtractive colors by studying light, prisms and refraction.
Thank you for sharing these science labs, STEM mom!
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