Oreo Moon Phases (Grades K-5)

This is a tasty way to learn about the phases of the moon.  What are the different phases of the moon? Use sandwich cookies to see for yourself what they look like.  This activity is courtesy of NASA and was provided to Summer Adventure by the Dudley Observatory. What You Need Four or five sandwich …

Walking Water (Grades K-5)

Build your own rainbow right at home in this beautiful hands-on activity. Did you ever imagine that water can walk? In this experiment, you’ll be able to see just how, while building your very own rainbow in the process.  What You Need 7 small plastic cups or glasses  Paper towels Red, blue and yellow food …

Invisible Ink (Grades 3-5)

Write a mysterious message using simple household ingredients! Check out this video on How to Make disappearing ink out of vinegar. Making invisible ink is a lot of fun! You can pretend you are a secret agent, or draw a secret map that leads to your hidden treasure. All you need is some basic household …

It’s Foaming! (Grades 3-5)

In this activity, young scientists will see what happens when three common household ingredients combine. What You Need A clear glass jar (pint size is great) A spoon for stirring Paper towel or cloth to place under the jar 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 teaspoon liquid dish detergent About ¼ cup lemon juice What To …

Soap Boat (Grades K-2)

A little soap and a little water is all this boat needs to run! In just a matter of minutes, you can build a boat and take it for a drive across the water. Watch the video to see how to build it and how this soap powered boat operates.  What You Need baking pan …

When Liquids Meet (Grades K-2)

Find out what happens when two different liquids meet in this simple hands-on science experiment.  What You Need Four clear 8-ounce cups or 16-ounce deli containers Water Food coloring (red, green and blue work best)  Cooking oil Milk Plate (or another flat-bottomed container) Toothpick or cotton swab Liquid dish soap What To Do Water Add …