National Science Week is the perfect time to bring hands-on learning into your classroom. These National Science Week classroom experiments make science fun, interactive, and memorable for students while linking to STEM and literacy outcomes.
Here are some exciting experiments to try:
1. Make Ice Cream – A Delicious Science Experiment
One of my favourite National Science Week classroom experiments is making ice cream. It’s a fun way for students to explore chemistry while practicing procedural writing.
📽️ I created a video to guide students through the process — perfect for independent or whole-class learning.
đź“ť Extend the activity by linking it to procedure writing. These differentiated worksheets support all learners as they record their steps and reflect on their results.
2. Paper Airplane STEM Challenge
Paper airplanes are always a hit! Students can experiment with flight, force, and aerodynamics while developing STEM skills. Try these paper airplane templates to extend the activity.
3. Pine Cone Bird Feeders
Students love making pine cone bird feeders. Explore animal diets, habitats, and teamwork as kids construct feeders. For step-by-step instructions, see our pine cone activity guide.
Science Week Classroom Bundle
Save planning time and grab all three of these experiments together in this ready-to-use How to Writing | STEM Bundle | Differentiated Procedure Writing. The bundle includes:
- step-by-step instructions
- differentiated procedure writing worksheets
- engaging classroom activities
Perfect for K–3 classrooms looking for hands-on fun during National Science Week!
To combine science and literacy, consider reading engaging space books alongside your experiments. Check out: The Best Space Books for Kids: Fun Reads for World Space Week
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