3 Exciting Science Experiments for Distance Learning

Introduction

I’m excited to introduce this week’s guest blogger: Ashley from Spedtacular Days to talk all about science experiments.

Are you are you looking for ways to spice up your distance learning with your students? Try one of these really fun science experiments that are inexpensive, hands-on, and exciting.

I’m going to share 3 fun science experiments that I’ve completed with my students all virtually. I have done some of these science experiments also in a brick and mortar setting.

Science Experiment 1: Gummy Bear Experiment

I have done this science experiments in person and virtually. If you are completing the experiment here are some ways to include your students who are watching

• Make Hypothesis
• Read all the ingredients needed
• Read the steps/procedure
• Be the timer
• Choose the color gummy bear that goes in each bowl/cup
• Decide which bear should go in first
• Recorder of the observations.

Science Experiments 2: Heart Rate Experiment

This is one of the science experiments that are fun for a rainy day or when you need something interactive in a pinch! I have done this experiment through Unique Learning, but also Adaptation Station has a similar one here you can purchase from Teachers Pay Teachers.

If this is one you are doing virtually here are some ways to get students included:

• Have them choose a song. (I did this and did a 15-30 second clip of each song.)
• Have them choose a dance move

Experiment 3: Making a Rainbow

These are simple experiments, but the student’s reaction is priceless! My students really loved this one. We have done it again with different colors because they enjoyed it so much. 

Conclusion

A fun tip, I created a time lapse video so we could watch it over and over again. I used the step by step guide direction pack from Life Skills Creations! 

I hope this helps give you 3 exciting science experiments for distance learning in any future experiments you can complete with your class.

Here are a few other options for what to do with students at home!

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