Science Experiments for Kids
To promote science to kids, you can conduct science experiments that will introduce or expand on their knowledge of science. It will also give youth the opportunity to meet others with similar interests and passions.
How might this help your community?
This will allow the youth in the community to connect with each other, while also helping children develop their science skills.
Many older youths may want to volunteer with the children of the community, and you can invite anyone else who would like to volunteer as well.
TIPS FOR WHEN & WHERE
A local school or community centre
For a few days after-school, or on a weekend morning
Suggested Action Plan
Contact local community centres and schools regarding the event. Decide on a venue and book a date.
Gather supplies for the experiments.
Make sure your experiment is safe. Check with a science teacher to confirm, if needed.
Create a plan for how the event will run. For example, will there be different experiments for different ages?
Recruit friends or other volunteers to assist in facilitating the event.
Create, print and distribute flyers around the community.
Get families to sign up through text, email, or Google Forms.
Reach out to the families who registered and confirm their attendance.
Run the event!
POTENTIAL RESOURCES
✓ Flyers to print out (around $10)
✓ A place to run your event(s)
✓ Youth volunteers
✓ Supplies for the experiments ($20-$100)
✓ A variety of materials for the experiment of choice
HELPFUL LINKS
A list of easy experiments: 70 Easy Science Experiments Using Materials You Already Have (weareteachers.com)
Environmental experiments: 10 Hands-On Science Projects to Teach About Pollution - Project Learning Tree (plt.org)