Click on the underlined text below for the link to each activity.

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1. Make a blood model – Who would have thought cheerios can make good looking red blood cells? They also used marshmallows to represent white blood cells which I thought was a great idea. 

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2. Create a candy spinal cord – Spinal cords can be edible right? well.. not really, but in science class it can be. When you put children and candy in one room, you know what happens. This activity is definitely an attention grabber. 

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3. Build a model of the kidneys and bladder – You can definitely make use of a clothing rack with this project. If you have a large class, I would think it would be a good idea for the teacher to create it and then use it as a model for the students.  

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4. Red blood cell membrane experiment – This experiment illustrated the concept of osmosis in a fun and unique way!

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5. Make model lungs – You probably have all of the materials to make this model. 

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6. Build a robotic hand – I remember building these hands when I was younger and It was one of my favorite activities! This will be a big hit and it does not require much material. 

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7. Create an edible cell – Learning about cells? How about using candy to represent the different cell organelles?

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8. Working heart experiment – You will need icing and marshmallows for this one. I just love edible things! Learning and eating goes hand in hand. 

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9. Outdoor stem activity – how long are your small intestines? The small intestines are super long and many people don’t realize it because of how it can be able to fit in the human body. You will need a garden hose, a ruler, and a tape measure for this activity but it definitely is a clever experiment when dealing with the digestive system. 

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10. How bile breaks down fat experiment – This is a great and simple experiment that will help demonstrate a part of the digestive system. 

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11. Create a model of the digestive system – This is one of my favorite models of the digestive system. They used many things you can find at home and put them together to create the model and show the process. 

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12. Stomach digestion experiment – You will need a lemon for this simple and fast experiment. This experiment was from Sid the Science Kid and nurturing learning demonstrated the process on their site. 

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13. Stomach acid experiment – If you have fruit and lemon juice close by, this experiment can be a quick way to demonstrate stomach acid and how it breaks down food in your stomach. 

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14. Make a model of the respiratory system – Combine science and art with this cute activity!

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15. Organ Cage Activity – If you scroll down after clicking the link to be directed to the page on our time to learn blog, you will find directions on how they created it. it is a great activity to try in class because it only needs paper, colors, tape, and scissors. 

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16. Create a human arm model 

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17. Make a Popsicle stick arm – Each person can make this stick arm that doesn’t take up too much space because you will be dealing with small materials such as rubber bands and Popsicle sticks.

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18. Edible skin layers cake – This is a yummy and creative project when learning about the Integumentary system. The kids will definitely love this one! 

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19. Why I have bones (play dough activity) – A Pinch of Perfect

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20. Fingerprint Science – KC "Edventures"

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21.Make your own stethoscope – Science Sparks

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22.Human heart demonstration – Kids Activities Blog

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23. Scholastic Video: The Human Body - 14 StudyJams! Interactive Science Activities: Click HERE

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WEEK 5 - HANDS-ON SCIENCE

• OUTDOOR HANDS-ON FUN WITH NATURE

Bug Hunting: Click HERE

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Nature Rock Art: Click HERE

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• HANDS-ON THINGS TO MAKE

Homemade Play dough Recipe: Click HERE

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Calm Down Jar Experiment: Click HERE

Make a Stress Ball: Click HERE

Making paper airplanes: Click HERE

Draw on Water: Click HERE

3 Ingredient Slime Recipe: Click HERE

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• BUILD

Pencil Catapult: Click HERE

Index Card Tower: Click HERE

Paperclip Float Experiment: Click HERE

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• LET’S EAT!

Edible Science Soil Layers Activity: Click HERE

Fibonacci Lemonade: Click HERE

Gum Drop Bridge: Click HERE

Kitchen Science: Pancakes: Click HERE

Homemade Ice Cream: Click HERE

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WEEK 4 - EARTH DAY

• VIDEO: 

  • Garbology (from PBS LearningMedia): This DragonflyTV segment follows two boys as they investigate how reducing, reusing, and recycling helps the environment. They discover how much recyclable material is thrown out as trash every day. Also available in Spanish: Click HERE

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• ACTIVITIES:

  • Funny Fill-in, "Mad Libs-style" (from Nat Geo Green): How do you celebrate Earth Day? Fill in the blanks to create your own silly story: Click HERE

  • Reuse Toilet Paper Roll: Seed Starters (from The Huntington): Cardboard toilet paper rolls make perfect biodegradable seed planters for starting delicate sprouts indoors. It's fun, simple, and green! Follow the steps to start your own garden: Click HERE

  • Reuse Toilet Paper/Paper Towel Roll: Make a Marble Run (from Little Bins for Little Hands): How will you start your cardboard tube marble run?  You have to think about the angles and plan ahead!  Where do you want the marble run to finish?: Click HERE

  • Reuse Egg Carton: Mini Volcanoes (from Fun Littles): Make colorful mini eruptions: Click HERE​

  • Have a Spare Egg? How to Make a Rubber Egg (from Babble Dabble Do): Your kids will be amazed at what happens to an eggshell after sitting in an acid like vinegar: CLICK HERE​

WEEK 3 - INSECTS

• VIDEOS: 

  • Insects: Educational Videos for Kids: Click HERE 

  • Awesome Animals National Geographic Kids: Antzilla, Explore up close and personal ant’s biology and their behavior: Click HERE​

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• READ ALOUDS: 

  • ​The Very Quiet Cricket story by Eric Carle: Click HERE

  • Head and Tails Read Aloud by John Canty: Click HERE

  • Bug Hunt Read Aloud by Tom Story: Click HERE

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• ACTIVITIES:

  • Insect Scavenger Hunt: Click HERE

  • Invent an Insect Lesson: Click HERE

  • Insect Jokes: Click HERE

  • Insect Coloring Pages: Click HERE​

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• TASTY TREATS:

  • Edible Ladybug Recipe: Click HERE

  • Worms in Dirt Recipe: Click HERE​

WEEK 2 - KELP & SEA CRITTERS

• VIDEO: Kelp Forest - Nature Boom Time (by Nat Geo Kids, YouTube): Click HERE In this episode of “Nature Boom Time,” Charlie and his team take their cameras underwater to explore a kelp forest in California. Swim with them to find out how animals and kelp live together in this underwater ecosystem.

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• ACTIVITY: Make an easy, nutritious, yummy salad! Seaweed Salad Recipe (by California Academy of Sciences): Click HERE

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• FACTS: "12 things to know about beautiful kelp” (by Mary Jo Dilonardo via Mother Nature Network): Click HERE

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• CRAFT: Paper Bag Sea Otter Craft for Kids (by bugandbuddy.com): Click HERE

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• CRAFT: 10 Seahorse crafts for kids (by https://www.craftsonsea.co.uk): Click HERE​

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• LIVE: Sea Jellies from Long Beach Aquarium: Click HERE

WEEK 1 - SHARKS

• Learn about Sharks (youtube video): Click HERE

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• How much do you know about Sharks?  Here is a fun dinner talk to have with your kids to see how much you actually know: Click HERE

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• A fun experiment to do at home to learn about why sharks don’t sink: Click HERE

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• Shark Arts and Crafts: Click HERE

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• Shark printable (facts, drawings, and more): Click HERE

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• Shark coloring pages: Click HERE

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• LIVE Shark Lagoon Webcam from Long Beach Aquarium: Click HERE