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    Home » Science Experiments for Kids » Tray a Day – Science in a Tray!

    Tray a Day – Science in a Tray!

    January 4, 2021 By Emma Vanstone Leave a Comment

    I originally created these science experiments for parents at home with children during lockdown 2020, but they work well as science activities for home or school at any time of year.

    The idea behind Tray a Day is that everything you need for the activity fits in a tray, so it’s easy to set up and easy to tidy away.

    science at home experiment - paper spinners - easy science for home and school

    Each one uses materials you probably already have at home ( mostly paper and cardboard ) and should be easily enough for older children to do with just a little supervision or younger children to do with adult help.

    Tray a Day – Easy science for home and school

    Click the highlighted text to see full instructions for each eactivity.

    Dissect a flower
    Dissect a flower

    Dissect a flower to learn about its parts.

    Make it float

    Make a ball that sinks float!

    Draw your body

    Draw around yourself and add in body parts.

    Edible life cycle

    Create an edible butterfly life cycle.

    Viscosity Race

    Race different liquids down a ramp.

    Make a stethoscope

    Make a stethoscope with a cardboard tube and funnel.

    Everything you need to make oobleck
    Oobleck!

    Make slimy oobleck with cornflour.

    Eeverything you need to build bridges
    Build bridges

    Build and test paper bridges.

    Straw Shooters

    Design and build straw shooters.

    Save the superhero

    Create something to allow a toy superhero to float in water.

    strong shapes activity
    Strong Shapes

    Test to see which shapes are the strongest.

    Save the dinosaur science activity for kids
    Save the dinosaur

    Cover dinosaur drawings with different materials to find out which are the most waterproof.

    MArble run at home science activity
    Make a marble run

    Use recycled materials to make a marble run.

    Balloon car science activity
    Balloon Car

    Build and test a balloon car.

    Chain Reaction

    Create chain reactions!

    reaction time
    Calculate reaction time

    Calculate your reaction time using a ruler.

    cardboard launcher
    Cardboard launcher

    Make a launcher using two cardboard tubes and a pencil.

    Paper spinners
    Paper Spinners

    Make different sized paper spinners and time how long it takes them to fall to the ground.

    paper sculpture science at home activity
    Cardboard sculptures

    Build a sculpture with just cardboard

    Racing Lolly sticks
    Racing Lolly Sticks

    Learn about surface tension with these racing lollysticks.

    Make a Sundial

    Did you know you can make a sundial in your garden with just a straw and paper.

    Ice fishing

    Freeze fish in ice and time how long they take to melt in different temperature water.

    optical illusion science at home
    Optical illusion

    Make an easy optical illusion.

    More Easy Science for Home and School

    If the Tray a Day science activities aren’t quite what you’re looking for then how about one of my easy science fair projects?

    Awesome Science Fair Prjects

    I’ve also got a huge and ever growing list of downloadable science experiments you might like. Just scroll through, choose one you like the look of, print and go!

    Free Science Printable sheets

    Another idea is to find an answer to a fun science question, do you know why the sky is blue or why we have leap years?

    If you have small children these easy non-messy science experiments are perfect for little ones!

    Image of a red tray filled with equipment for a science experiment making a cardboard launcher

    I also have some science books available if you’re still looking for more inspiration.

    Last Updated on June 30, 2021 by Emma Vanstone

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    Safety Notice

    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

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