I’m not sure how it’s December 2nd today, how did that happen? I’m sure time goes faster each year. I do however have a fun collection of Christmas science ideas to make the run up to Christmas and beyond even more fun than usual! I’ve split them into three posts to make them more manageable. As usual they all use materials you probably already have at home and don’t require any specialist equipment.
Christmas Science Ideas
Day 1 – Snowman Catapult
This easy snowman catapult is made with lolly sticks and elastic bands.
Use this to learn about:
- Force and trajectory.
- Measuring distances.
- Counting snowmen.
Day 2 – Find the Jingle Bells
Have easy sensory fun with our find the jingle bells activity.
Use this to practice:
- Counting
- Sorting
- Fine motor skills
Day 3 – Oil and Water
Investigate why oil and water don’t mix with this fun activity from Inspiration Laboratories.
Use this to learn about:
- Density
- Emulsifiers
Day 4 – Will it Sink?
Make fun Christmas themed boats to investigate sinking and floating.
Learn about:
- Sinking and floating
- Density
Day 5 – Christmas Food Chains
Invent your own crazy Christmas food chains and discover some real ones, too with my easy festive food chains.
Use this to learn about:
- Food chains
Day 6 – Make Santa a sleigh
Design and build a sleigh for Santa that will move down a carpeted ramp without any force being applied.
Use this to learn about:
- Friction
- An iterative design process
Day 7 – How strong is your gingerbread house
Build and test gingerbread houses for strength.
Use this to learn about:
- Setting up an investigation correctly.
- Properties of materials
Remember to pop back next week for more Christmas science ideas.
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Last Updated on December 5, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
