Cool Science Experiments

Did you know science is every kid's favorite subject?
Well, it will be with the use of cool science experiments and projects.

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Think about it. Science is the exploration of matter.

Cool science experiments use a variety of objects to teach and reinforce important science concepts.

These science experiments and projects come from the MatchCard Science curriculum.

Light and Energy

• Translucent, transparent, and opaque objects
  
• Refraction, Reflection, and Absorption of Light Waves
  
• Magnetic Poles
  
• Sound Waves: Frequency and Amplitude
  
• Celsius to Fahrenheit
  
• Freezing, Melting, Evaporation and Condensation MatchCard
  
• Convection, Conduction, Radiation: Transfer of Heat
  
• Diagram and build an electrical circuit
  
• Test conductors and insulators
• Explore static electricity
• Compare amps, volts, and watts
• Compare fusion and fission.
• Arrange the colors on the light spectrum.
• Perform more experiments with a triangular prism.
• Contrast the different electromagnetic waves
• Compare actual and potential kinetic energy.

Weather

• Changing Seasons in the Two Hemispheres
  
• Precipitation Experiments
  
• Water Cycle
• Beaufort Scale
• Use weather instruments
• Compare a hurricane and tornado
• How to use a pet tornado
• Identify cloud types
• Observe how atmospheric pressure and temperature are related

Force and Motion

• Six Simple Machines
  
• Compare mass and weight
  
• Demonstrate effects of friction and inertia
  
• Analyze the effects of gravity
  
• Compare speed, velocity, momentum, and acceleration
  
• Explore Newton's Three Laws of Motion
  
• Compare Newtons, Joules, and Watts
  

Geology

• Compare Rocks and Minerals
  
• Build a model of the Layers of the Earth
  
• Investigate the 4 types of Weathering.
• Learn the 3 types of rocks and the rock cycle.
• Use the Mohs Hardness Test to identify rocks and minerals.
• Mineral identification lab to test the physical properties of minerals.
• Identify the five types of mountains.
• Erupt a volcano and learn its parts.
• Demonstrate the three types of waves in an earthquake.

Oceanography

• Find the six major oceans.
  
• Investigate the three major types of ocean creatures.
  
• Make a model of the ocean floor.
  
• Trace the route water takes from mountain springs to the oean.
  
• Compare different specimens of seaweed.
  
• Learn the three ocean zones.
  
• Compare different types of algae with plants.
  

Human Anatomy

• From Cells to Systems - Identify how the body parts work together.
  
• What happens after you swallow? Trace the route of food through the digestive system.
  
• Build a tooth model and observe tooth decay
  
• Listen to different sounds in your respiratory system
  
• Trace the route of blood through your heart, lungs, and body.
  
• Play "Simon Says" and identify the major bones of the human skeleton.
  
• Discover how muscles and joints make our anatomy work.
  
• Find what human organs are part of the renal system.
  
• Learn about your central nervous system or things will get on your nerves.
  
• Discover the parts of the human eye.
  
• Identify and use the parts of the human ear.
  
• You're covered in it. Get a feel for what your skin can do for you.
  
• Match the hormones to their endocrine glands.
  
  

Chemistry