Mrs. Nielsen's Science World
Mrs. Nielsen's Science World
Disclaimer: The science activities below are not pre-tested. They are offered with the hope that they are simple and require minimal time and materials to complete. They correlate and support your child’s standards-based science curriculum in the areas of the earth, physical and life sciences. For safety reasons all activities require adult supervision. No child is to attempt any activity without the aid of an adult. Please read and understand all directions before beginning and gather materials beforehand. Please select the ones you like and enjoy them with your children! I would love to hear about the ones you try and all of your successes! Science is cool!
Kindergarten Science Activities
Week One – Earth Science
Day One:
Fairy Houses! / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/outdoor-fairy-dwelling/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Two:
What Has Happened to the Rain? / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/Whats_Happened_the_Rain/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Three:
Weird Water / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/Weird_water_/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Four:
Changing Eggs / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/egg_boiling_science_kindergarten/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Five:
Stars Galore! / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/Backyard_Astronomy_Kindergarten/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
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Week Two – Physical Science
Day One:
Surf-in-a-Bottle / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/surf_in_a_bottle/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Two:
Construct a Nest! / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/like_birds_and_make_nest/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Three:
Secret Builders Game / Interactive
http://www.primarygames.com/arcade/virtualworlds/secretbuilders/index.htm
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Four:
Sink or Float? / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/sinkorfloat_kindergarten/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Five:
Color Science / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/Color_Science_kindergarten/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Week Three – Life Science
Day One:
Habitat Match-Up / Interactive
http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/habitat/habitat.htm
Day Two:
Walk, Swim or Fly / Interactive
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/walk_swim_fly/index_intro.html
Day Three:
Popcorn / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/Popcorn_for_five_senses/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Four:
What’s That Smell? / Activity
http://www.education.com/activity/article/your_nose_knows_kindergarten/
(Adult Supervision Required!)
Day Five:
“The Farm” / Interactive
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skills_k_science.htm