Easy science experiments for winter. Featuring ice experiments, snow experiments and more.
Reindeer are animals often associated with Christmas and winter. Did you know reindeer are the only deer species where the females grow antlers? Reindeer facts for kids Reindeer are usually 4-5 feet tall! Reindeer antlers are often around 3ft long. A double-layered coat helps reindeer to stay warm. The top layer has long hollow hairs…
Robins are a bird we commonly associate with winter and Christmas, but why do robins have red breasts? The red colour looks amazing next to white snow, but it also makes the bird a target for predators. Why do robins have a red breast? There are several reasons why robins have a red breast: Male…
This simple Santa STEM challenge teaches kids about the physics of snowshoes in a fun and hands-on way. The challenge is to design a snowshoe for Santa to help him cross the snow to reach his sleigh! How do snowshoes work? Snowshoes have been used for thousands of years to allow people to walk on…
Most penguins live in and around Antarctica in the southern hemisphere. This means they have to be able to survive in extreme cold conditions. Penguins have several adaptations that allow them to stay warm when temperatures plummet. This simple science investigation uses a wax crayon to show how a waxy coating acts as a water-repellent….
My winter themed print and play pack is a free download containing five easy science experiments mainly using the paper they are printed on and a few extras ( balloon, scissors, a torch and water). Print, experiment and then recycle the leftovers. The activities are mess free ( apart from one ) with easy to follow instructions….
Do you know how salt melts snow? Grit is often sprayed on roads to stop cars from skidding on very cold days. What we call grit is a mixture of salt, gravel and stone. When snow falls on a road with grit applied, it mixes with the salt, lowering the snow’s freezing point and stopping…
Have you ever wondered why penguins don’t freeze to death? Penguins have to cope with an immensely harsh environment with extremely cold temperatures and added wind chill. Animals that live in cold regions tend to have several adaptations that help them stay warm. Penguins living in cold climates stay warm thanks to their thick feathers…
Fresh ice feels sticky because when you touch it, the ice immediately freezes the moisture in your skin, which makes the ice feel sticky to touch! A great way to learn about the properties of ice is to try some ice experiments! When using ice with small children always leave it to melt a little…
Years and years ago I posted three easy recipes for fake snow. They are still great, but since then we’ve discovered the rather amazing Insta Snow Powder. Insta Snow powder is a super absorbent powder very similar to what is found in babies nappies! Insta Snow powder is slightly different to that in nappies though…
This blubber experiment is a simple, easy way to demonstrate how animals ( not just polar bears ) stay warm in cold temperatures. There are some fun polar bear facts at the bottom of the page, too. How many do you already know? The same experiment works for talking about how penguins stay warm in…
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