Enjoy these simple summer science experiments that will inspire curious minds!
Summer is a wonderful time to let the kids show off their curiosity and do some simple science:
Mom, do you think this {non-waterproof object} will float?
If I put my popsicle down in the sun, how long will it take to melt?
and the best one that’s always asked at our house —
If we put the hose at the top of the slide and turn on the water, how fast will I slide down?
They shoot off that thing like a greased pig I tell you 🙂
So in order to inspire & nuture that growing sense of curiosity — and even allow them to live a little dangerously at times — we thought we would bring you an awesome list of Simple Summer Science Experiements to try!
27 Easy Summer Science Experiments
When I complied this list, I was going for engaging activities that are:
- easy (because complicated & summer just don’t mix),
- use items you’ll have on hand and
- involve fun summer experiences such as water, sand, sunshine, etc.
We love to have some of our favorite outdoor science tools for kids on hand for impromptu science learning too.
If you plan to do a number of science activities throughout the summer months, do consider having your kids start their own science journal. It’s a wonderful way to track what they’ve learned & keep them writing during the summer months too.
Plus, you can track which experiments you do along with any questions the kids might have — and it teaches them about the scientific process in a relaxed & colorful way.
Extreme Water Experiments
Learning Physics with Water Rockets — Edventures with Kids
Exploring the Density of Liquids — Buggy & Buddy
Ice Melt Experiment — The Sprout Mix
Explore Surface Tension — My Mundane and Miraculous Life
Make a Water Bottle Fountain — Learn with Play at Home
Ocean Science Experiments
Layers of the Ocean Project — Edventures with Kids
Make your own Ocean in a Bottle — What Do We Do All Day?
Learn about Ocean Zones — I Can Teach My Child
Learn about Tide Pool Science — Buggy & Buddy
Create an Under the Sea World — Edventures with Kids
Backyard Science Experiments
How does a leaf breathe? — Edventures with Kids
Is it a Solid or Liquid? Changing Substances — A Mom with a Lesson Plan
Sandbox Volcano — Little Bins for Little Hands
Sidewalk Chalk Anatomy — True Aim
Rock Testing for Kids — Edventures with Kids
and be sure to see these 20 Awesome Backyard Science Experiments too!
Fun Food Science
Does your food sink or float? — Edventures with Kids
How to Make Your Own Raisins from Grapes — Learn, Play, Imagine
Make Slushies without a Blender — Reading Confetti
Make Your Own Ice Cream — I Can Teach My Child
Make Rock Candy — Coffee Cups & Crayons
Solar Science S’mores — Craftiments
Make Marshmallow Constellations — Edventures with Kids
Solar (Sun) Experiments
DIY Sun Print T-shirt — Edventures with Kids
Rainbow Melted Crayons — Mama Smiles
Exploring Color & Temperature — Inspiration Laboratories
Grow a Crystal Flower — Danya Banya
DIY Sundial — Edventues with Kids
MORE SUMMER FUN
Plan out some fun activities this summer with these great resources!
100 Fun Things to do with Kids this Summer (FREE printable list!)