One of our favorite things to do in our homeschooling day is science experiments.
I don’t think we’ve ever tried one that we didn’t enjoy or learn something from, even if it failed miserably. Failing is usually incentive to try it again and see why it didn’t work the first time. We don’t do nearly as many science projects as I’d like, mainly because I don’t have the time to plan them. I love when I find easy to do science curriculum that does not require a ton of prep work on my part, such as The Magic School bus science packs (don’t miss the discount below). These science packs put everything together for you, so you can enjoy the project without spending so much time gathering and prepping materials.
That’s why I wanted to share these science experiments, science freebies, and science books that will make back-to-school or homeschooling fun for everyone.
Magic School Bus Polymer Group Pack
Seat belts everyone! Get ready to grow amazing polymers! Young Scientists grow super balls, snow, rainbow beads, crystal gels, and polymer flowers while learning about the importance and science of super-absorbent polymers.
This kit provides enough materials for 30 students and is great for the classroom, after-school programs, science enrichment, boys and girls scouts, camps, and a Magic School Bus birthday Party!
Discounted Magic School Bus Polymer Group Pack on Educents
FREE – Osmosis: The Colorful Celery Experiment
Are you teaching your students about osmosis?
Perhaps it is a part of your science curriculum, or maybe you want to just do a little experimenting… The Colorful Celery Experiment is the perfect introduction to Osmosis. Your students will learn how water moves with this fun experiment.
It’s Science Time! Osmosis Freebie on Educents
Science Story eBooks – 50% OFF
Follow Merrin and Pearl to combine science with adventure in Brainiacs.
Also learn about the nervous, digestive, immune, skeletal and circulatory system with a five part series from Human Body Detectives eBooks.
Human Body Detectives eBook Collection – 50% off on Educents
Magic School Bus Inspired Planet Study – 30% OFF
Plan games, worksheets, and coloring pages to expand your young astronomer’s understanding of space!
Discounted Interactive Planet and Lunar Study on Educents
More Science Resources
Looking for more inspiration for science experiments? Check out these resources:
- The Young Scientists Club – Engage boys and girls around the world in an educational science adventure that lasts a lifetime.
- Science printables for older kids – Teach With Fergy offers printable task cards, complete science units, PowerPoint lessons, and more!
- STEM Mystery Books – Teach science and math with these books full of dozens of one-minute mysteries that kids love to solve!
Thanks for sharing these science options! I need to do better teaching science so I’ll check a couple of these out.
These look like great resources to check out. It is so important to make STEM learning fun and it looks like they fit that bill!
It’s fantastic when kids are interested in science!
We enjoy the Magic School Bus books–adding in some experiments will be right up my son’s alley! He loves hands-on activities, and especially when they are related to science and discovery. Great resource!