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Science Crafts and Activities

Try some of these science crafts. They are great science projects that double as crafts. Get creative and learn something all at the same time. You can make your own volcano, solar system, robot, and more!

Ant Hill

From your About.com guide, instructions for making an ant hill using a bottle and paper mache' techniques.

Beautiful Bread

Sabrina explains how to make colorful bread. You don't want to eat this one!

Film Container Parachute

Instructions for making a parachute using an empty film container, shared by MCWARD68.

Geo Dude or Dudette Craft

Missy explains how to make your own Chia Pet using old nylons.

Grow Some Crystals

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Grow your own Leprechaun

Cindy explains how to make a unique leprechaun complete with growing hair!

Flower Pounding 1

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Flower Pounding 2

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Fossil Fun

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Happy Earth Craft

Instructions to make a happy earth picture using a paper plate.

How to Make a Lava Lamp

Even if your little ones can't appreciate the days of bell bottoms and disco, they'll love this project. This video will show you how to construct a fun lava lamp using household materials.

Kaleidoscope

Make this cool kaleidoscope using an empty film container, submitted by Connie.

Magnets Printables

Find a nice collection of printable activities all related to magnets.

Make a Volcano

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Milk Science Experiment

From your About.com guide, what happens when you mix milk, food coloring, and dish soap?

Mr. Harry Cup

Submitted by JHoll, this is a great project.

Newton's Laws of Motion Printables

Find a nice collection of printable activities all related to Newton's law of motion.

Paper Mache Volcano

Find out how you can create your own erupting volcano using paper mache techniques.

Rainbow Stew Craft Recipe

A visitor nicknamed Bear shares this recipe for a fun and colorful goop to play with.

Sand Casting

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

Sense Testing Game

Make this game using film canisters.

Touch and Feel Book

Shantel Davis shares suggestions for creating a touch-and-feel book that a toddler, or any child, can help make.

Treasure Stone

Make a fun stone using this recipe. It even has a hidden treasure inside.

Wind Sock

See a full color photo of this fun craft!

X-Ray Picture

Instructions for making an x-ray picture out of a dog bone.

Wind Pointer

Great project for scouting groups and anyone interested in learning more about wind.

A Change of Scene

You'll be amazed after you create this optical illusion! Minimum supplies needed: paper, construction paper, scissors, stapler, and crayons.

Earth Bowl

Create this tasty representation of the Earth's different layers!

Friendship Mobiles

Learn about how different elements of nature are our friends using construction paper, coat hangers, and yarn or string.

How Many Seeds?

Learn some math and science concepts while having fun! Minimum supplies needed: paper, apples, glue, and crayons.

Proper Propeller

Not only is this a fun activity, but kids can explore the action of an airplane propeller.

Robot Hand

Make your own robot hand using cardboard, elastic, and string.

Shark Surprise

Children will practice their observational skills and reinforce their familiarity with different types of fish while creating their own card game.

Wave Maker

Use a clear plastic bottle, food coloring, vegetable oil, water, and glitter to make this interesting project.
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