Harvest is a time for seeing the results of our hard work and patience. This science experiment with gravity and a sponge will get kids thinking about what they are harvesting in their own lives! Materials: • Clear glass • Squeeze bottle (like a sport bottle or plastic ketchup bottle) • Water • Food coloring […]
“Gourd Volcanoes” Science Experiment
This science experiment with little gourds and chemical reactions will get the kids thinking about what they hope to become in the future! Materials: Two gourds or small pumpkins Knife and spoon Baking soda Hydrogen peroxide Light-colored sponge Instructions: Before class, carve the gourds and scoop out the insides so they are empty vessels, each […]
“Love Grows” Science Experiment
This classic science experiment with a bar of ivory soap and a microwave can teach kids about waiting for God’s goodness to shine through. Materials Bar of Ivory Soap Large microwave safe bowl Microwave (you can use the one in the church kitchen if you don’t have one in the classroom) Instructions 1. Put the […]
Making Old Pennies Look New Again… A Science Experiment
New Year’s is a time for starting fresh and setting goals. This fun experiment with penny restoration will teach the kids that, because of Jesus, we always have a fresh start. Materials Salt Vinegar Paper towels Two Bowls Tongs Water Old dull pennies Instructions Mix a cup of vinegar and two tablespoons of salt into […]
How Popcorn Pops! A Thanksgiving Science Experiment
This Thanksgiving science experiment requires making popcorn the old-fashioned way – either with a popcorn popper or on the church stove with a pot and a glass lid! It is worthwhile to hunt down a popcorn popper if you don’t have one, as kids love to see how corn turns from a hard kernel into […]
Colorful Possibilities – A New Year Science Experiment
Here is a great lesson that uses a rainbow to focus on God’s great attributes-which should bring peace to anyone who hears them, regardless of what circumstances bring. Materials Skittles, 25 for the activity (five of each of the five colors) and enough for your students to have five or six each Clear or white […]
“Crystal Snowflakes” Science Experiment
This experiment takes a little while, but it’s worth it to wow your kids with how Borax makes snow crystals out of pipe cleaner ornaments. It’s a little like how the Word of God makes us more sparkly—if we stick with it! Materials • Box of Borax detergent (purchased the cleaning items aisle in most […]
“Ocean In A Bottle” Science Experiment
This experiment with the ocean in the bottle will not only create a cool-looking surf affect but it will show a little something about how Christ makes us different. Material • Clear plastic bottle • Water • Blue food coloring • Tablespoon cooking oil Introduction I’m holding a bottle of water. If I put some […]
“Shake ‘N’ Up” – A Thanksgiving Science Experiment About Being Grateful
How do you be grateful for things that seem annoying or even bad? This science experiment with whipped cream will teach the children why we should be grateful — even for that sibling we can’t get along with or that teacher who doesn’t see our genius. If you have cut fruit, you can serve the […]