Science is one of the oldest and most important academic disciplines, and covers a wide variety of subjects. When you think about science, it helps us to understand the world around us. Everything we know about the universe, from how trees reproduce, to what an atom is made up of, to technology and inventions, is the result of scientific research and experiment.

Luckily with the summer weather, it allows us to expand our scientific curiosities to incorporate nature and natural elements with our experiments and activities.

Whether you are homeschooling during the summer, the kids are off for summer break, or you are looking for engaging activities during the weekends, let ClassOrbit videos and lesson plans guide you!

Here are some great summer time science activity ideas with links to videos and interactives at the touch of your fingertips:

• Learn about mixtures from common household items
• Identify rocks and minerals you may find throughout your home, neighborhood, local park, etc.
• Build a volcano and engage with our volcano interactive
• Gather more information about the properties of matter
• Classify living and nonliving things by taking a nature walk outside

Have fun with hands-on learning with summer science experiments and activities that get kids (and teens) exploring science! The options are limitless!