All kids love making bubbles. But bubbles last only seconds and are gone. This easy science experiment will show you that even those events that last only a few seconds can bring joy or sorrow. It is a great opportunity to teach the idea that every action, even a small one, counts! Material • l/2 […]
“Magical Ice” Bible Science Experiment
The Bible says that God would rather us be hot or cold than lukewarm. This is like saying he wants all or nothing. Don’t bother being lukewarm. This Bible science experiment will demonstrate that the spirit can melt the coldest heart and lift it out of sin. Materials: • Large glass, bowl, or container • […]
“Being a Mirror for the Light” Science Experiment
God calls us to be reflections of his light in the world. This science experiment with light and mirrors will encourage kids to think about the adjustments they need to make to be more of a light in the world. Materials: • Mirrors • Flashlight • Picture (you can rip one you like out of […]
How Sound Travels – A Trinity Lesson & Science Experiment
This science experiment and lesson in how sound travels will help kids understand why the Holy Spirit is an equally special member of the Trinity. If you’ve used St. Patrick’s shamrock to teach the Trinity, it’s a great new way to show the power of three! Materials: • Tubes (from a power-towel or gift-wrap roll), […]
“Color Changing Flowers” Valentines Day Science Experiment
This experiment will demonstrate how flowers change color when they “drink” water containing food coloring. We can use this experiment to help students understand how the Holy Spirit fills us and changes us slowly over time, if we “stay immersed” in Christ! (Note: This is such a fun experiment, however, it comes to fruition over […]
How Good Are Your Instincts? (A Science Experiment)
Ben Franklin, like most inventors, was a great freethinker. He let his faith and instincts guide him instead of the laws and rules governing science at the time. This science experiment will tell us how good our instincts are, both collectively and individually. Materials: • Several blindfolds • Various objects, like pieces of fruit, balls, […]
Christmas Science Experiment: Series and Parallel Circuits
One of the most frustrating parts of Christmas is figuring out which bulb is out on the string of Christmas lights. This Christmas science experiment about how Christmas lights work can get kids thinking about teamwork and being a part of a family. Materials: • String of Christmas lights Instructions: 1. Plug the lights in […]
Harvest Science Experiment: Expanding a Balloon
This science experiment can demonstrate to children that it’s God’s power that makes things grow. We can grow if we give him the space to work within us. As 1 Corinthians 3:7 states, “”¦neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” Materials – Measuring […]
Make Your Own Compass: A Columbus Day Science Experiment
This science experiment can help kids think about God being their internal compass and the force that guides them. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Materials – Metal sewing […]