Participation in science-related activities serves as another source for informing the public. The past two decades have seen a resurgence in direct public engagement with science – especially through ...

Introduction Scientists study earthquakes so we can understand and predict them better. In this activity you will learn about one of the tools scientists use to measure the strength of an ...

This Thursday, October 24, we’re showcasing the 25th year of Lights On Afterschool to shine a light on the need for high-quality, hands-on afterschool STEM programs for all children. Together, we can ...

This fun science activity introduces basic concepts of physics and gravity. With just a few ingredients, your child will be able to see water “walk” up paper towels then down into an empty jar. Tell ...

Plate or some other type of shallow dish, such as an aluminum pie tin (Make sure the bottom is flat and not wrinkled.) Red, yellow, green and blue food coloring. Other or fewer colors could also be ...

Poems, stories, and science activities capture children’s imagination and curiosity as they explore the science in the world around them. Each letter of the alphabet features a cartoon creature, a ...

How quickly will an ice cream sandwich melt? Well, that depends on a lot of factors, including the weather. A few years ago, Walmart started selling an ice cream sandwich that did not melt, even when ...

Intended for children in grades 3-6, The Best of WonderScience contains over 600 hands-on science activities for adults and children to do together. All activities have been reviewed for safety and ...

Test your science knowledge by taking the interactive quiz. The short quiz tests your knowledge of questions recently asked in a national poll. After completing the quiz, you can compare your score ...