Tag: stem activities for 3rd grade
This category contains all STEM activities that are good for developing STEM skills in 3rd grade children.
Gummy Bears Osmosis Experiment
Today we will combine two fun activities from our childhood: eating gummy bears and learning about osmosis! Just kidding about osmosis being fun, back then it was a hard concept to grasp. But in today’s experiment, we will show you how to learn this important concept in a fun and easy way
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How to Shrink a Bag with Microwaves?
Today we will show you magic: we will take one normal size potato chips bag and shrink it! But is it really magic? Of course not, it’s all science! Polymers and microwaves! Let’s explore what is needed to make this cool Shrinking Bag Experiment!
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How to Demonstrate Air Pressure with Can Crush Experiment
You are probably familiar with blood pressure and its health-related symptoms. But do you know what pressure really is and what effect can it have on our environment? Join us today while we explore this topic with a simple Can Crush experiment
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How to Make a Paper Windmill (Origami Pinwheel)
The wind is a magnificent element, wouldn’t you agree? Its power can be devastating, but it can also be utilized for our benefit. One of the best examples is the windmill. Turning pure wind power into electrical energy – amazing! Today, we will show you how to make your own paper windmill with the origami technique.
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How to make and Use Cipher Wheel
Ever wanted to send a secret message to someone that only he or she will understand? Who didn’t! But there is an easier way than producing your own secret language. Cipher wheel! You encrypt the message with the secret key and only the person who knows that key can decrypt it. Find out how to be mysterious with your own cipher wheel!
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How to make and solve the Tower of Hanoi
Have you ever heard of the Tower of Hanoi? It’s a great mathematical puzzle that quickly becomes deviously hard! It was invented in the 19th century and since then it’s been used as a way to practice math concepts and algorithmic thinking. Today, we will show you how to make your own version of this popular puzzle and also how to solve it. Difficulty can be modified by the number of pieces, so it’s appropriate for any age.
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How to Make a Potato Battery
How do we produce electricity? What is the battery? Let’s try to answer these questions by making our own Potato Battery which we can use to power up a lamp or a clock.
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How to Make a Cardboard Projector using Smartphone and Magnifying Glass
How cool would it be to show the video of your awesome vacation to all your friends at a party? How about watching the big screen movie while outside? Hm… If only you could make your smartphone into a portable projector, but that’s only a fantasy… Or is it?! Today we will show you how to make a projector using the smartphone, magnifying glass, and an ordinary shoebox.
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Learn to Program with Scratch
Programming is one of the most popular and useful skills these days. But let’s say it’s not one of the easiest skills to master. But learning to program doesn’t have to be tedious and it can be really fun! Meet the Scratch – programming language that children and beginners will love. Scratch will help you learn to program and create awesome things really fast.
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How to make a Castle from Toilet Paper Rolls
You would probably be surprised if you count how many rolls of toilet paper you throw out every month. Have you ever thought: “Is there a better way to use those same rolls?” Like by doing something creative? If you are looking for some ideas on what project to make, you are in the right place. Today, we are making Cardboard Castle!
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How to Make a Toilet Roll Christmas Tree
Decorating some sort of evergreen tree has long been a tradition around the end of the year. We will honor that tradition but in a slightly modified way. Presenting Toilet paper rolls. Hey, they have been trees once! Or better to say Toilet roll evergreen tree. And what’s more evergreen than recycling? We promise you’ll be impressed with the result
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How to make Christmas Reindeer Decoration
It’s Christmas time and that means decorations are everywhere! But rather than buying another set of sparkling lights, why not try to make decorations yourself? The beautiful scent of cinnamon is an extra touch that will make it even more special. This is a great Christmas activity in which you can practice your artistic and engineering skills
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How to make Sugar Crystals
Everyone tried to make homemade candy at some point. But have you ever tried to make rock candy on a stick? They are not only delicious, but a great way to learn some chemistry. Today we will show you how to grow your own sugar crystals. Tasty science!
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How to make Origami House
Everyone thinks about their dream house at one point in their life. Today we will show you how to make Origami House which you can design and decorate as you wish! You may not be able to live in it, but you can show everyone what a great eye for design you have
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What is Heat Conduction and how to demonstrate it
Ever wondered why air conditioners are placed high, and radiators near the ground? Why is a warm beverage the best thing on a cold day? How can we detect people in the dark? Answer to all that is the same – Heat transfer! And what makes something good heat conductor? Let’s explore all that in this fun kitchen experiment.
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How to make Homemade Rocket with Vinegar and Baking Soda
Space…The final frontier. Our mission is to boldly go where no rocket on vinegar and baking soda has ever gone before!
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How to learn Fractions Fun and Easy Way
Fractions are hard… Until you visualize them! Join us today and we will show you how to use the superpowers of LEGO to make everything more interesting. Even those pesky fractions!
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Origami Fortune Teller – develop math reasoning skills with origami
Let your child practice his skills with this simple, yet effective origami fortune teller, and have fun with it in the end
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How to make Fidget Spinner
What is the Fidget Spinner, the little gadget that world has gone wild for? Let’s find out how we can make our own Fidget spinner, what is the science behind it and why is it so addictive to play with
