Hands-on science discovery is just a few clicks away! Click on one of the fields of science below and then scroll down the science topics in the left column until you find a topic of interest. Choose one of the science kits if you need both science materials and instructions. Select an activity or project idea if you just want instructions and will gather your own science materials.
| Topic | Science Kits | Activity & Project Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Food | Candy Chemistry | Cocoa Butter Concoction |
| Forensics | Forensics Fingerprint Lab | Forensic Fingerprints |
| Classic Chemistry |
Fizzy Foamy Science | Foamy Flask – Elephant Toothpase Project |
| Topic | Science Kits | Activity & Project Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Animals | Frog Hatchery Deluxe Kit | Backyard Birds |
| Dissection | Owl Pellet Dissection Kit | Owl Pellet Mystery |
| Human Anatomy | Lung Volume Kit | Blood Compatibility Project |
| Insects | Insect Collecting Kit | Make a Butterfly Feeder |
| Microbiology | Simple DNA Model Kit | |
| Microscopic Life | Protozoa Culture Kit | Life in a Drop of Water |
| Nature | Backyard Naturalist’s Backpack Kit | How to Build a Wormery |
| Plants & Botany | Pressed Flowers Collection Kit | Flower Dissection |
| Ocean & Water Life | Sea Life Shell Pack | Whale Blubber Experiment |
| Topic | Science Kits | Activity & Project Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Environment | Oil Spill Cleanup Experiment Kit | Oil Spills: Effect on Wildlife & Clean Up |
| Rocks & Minerals | Rock Hound’s Backpack Kit | Begin a Rock Collection |
| Astronomy | Solar System Planetarium Model | Comets & Space Science Projects |
| Weather | Weather Study Kit | Make an Anemometer |
| Topic | Science Kits | Activity & Project Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity & Electronics |
Electricity & Magnetism Kit | Simple Circuits |
| Force & Motion | Balloon & Rubber Band Race Car Kit | Mass & Weight Science Projects |
| Optics | Optical Science | Make a Light Fountain |
| Sound Waves | Make Liquid Xylophone |
| Topic | Science Kits | Activity & Project Ideas |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Energy | Solar Power Study Kit | Solar Power Study |
| Robotics | IQ-Key Perfect 600 Kit | |
| Engineering | K’Nex – Intro to Structures: BridgesKEVA Structures 200 Plank Set | Bridge Science ProjectsMake a Paper Flying Machine |
The science kits and activities in this guide are selected for kids in the grades K-6 range. However, not every product will be suitable for every grade level. Be sure to check the age/grade level on each specific kit to verify it is suitable for kindergarten, 1st graders, 2nd graders, 3rd graders, 4th graders, 5th graders, or 6th graders, depending on your need.
For even more technology kit options, check out our Electronics Kits for Kids.
