SCIENCE KIT Printable DIY science kits that are packed with holiday fun! Thank you! This is a DIY kit with all the printables and instructions you’ll need to create cool science experiment kits to give to your students or any budding scientist! The materials needed for these kits are very inexpensive and can be found at most discount stores. Once assembled, these kits will allow students to have fun with “tried and true” science experiments that require very little prep or supplies from home. Directions: 1. Collect supplies for kits. (See materials list.) 2. Print out bag toppers for your occasion. (I use cardstock.) 3. Print, copy, and assemble experiment booklets. (I used color paper for my cover, but that is optional.) 4. Print, copy, and assemble journal notebooks using pages appropriate for your level. 5. Assemble kits with materials. 6. Staple on topper. 7. Attach ribbon. (Optional, but cute!) 8. Give the gift of science!! Running Out of Time? *Set up the materials and have students fill their own bags. I guarantee this adds so much excitement! *Recruit a buddy class, parents, or older students to help out. Samples Bow- optional but cute! Topperfolded over and stapled Gallon Size Bag Science BooksPrint and copy in color or black and white (Colored paper looks nice too!) Shopping List supplies needed for 25 kits 25 gallon size zip-top bags Pack of Christmas tree tinsel 75 candy canes 1 package of coffee filters 1 large box of aluminum foil (approximately 50’) 25 pine cones 25 miniature Christmas tree lights, cut apart (I strip the ends with a wire stripper, but they can to this at home too.) 25 AA batteries (Dollar Store) 25 packs of hot chocolate mix 75-125 small metal jingle bells 25 small magnets 250 craft sticks (You can use big or small ones.) 25 balloons Ribbon for the top (Optional but cute! I used 18” per bow. ) Assembly List (number needed PER kit) 1 gallon size zip-top bag 6-10 strands of tinsel 3 candy canes 3-5 coffee filters 2 sheets of foil (about a foot long each) 1 pine cone 1 miniature Christmas tree light 1 AA battery 1 pack of hot chocolate mix 3-5 small metal jingle bells 1 small magnet 5 craft sticks 1 balloon 1 Science Experiment booklet 1 My Science Journal booklet (Copy on colored paper if desired.) To: From: To: From: CHRISTMAS KIT SCIENCE To: From: HOLIDA Y KIT SCIENCE To: From: CHRISTMAS SCIENCE KIT HOLIDA Y SCIENCE KIT CHRISTMAS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS for holiday fun ! CHRISTMAS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS for holiday fun ! Holiday SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS for wintery fun ! Holiday SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS for wintery fun ! CHRISTMAS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS for holiday fun ! CHRISTMAS SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS for holiday fun ! Holiday SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS for wintery fun ! Holiday SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS for wintery fun ! Dear Scientist, This kit is full of super science fun for you and your family! Using this book as your guide and a few items from your house, you will be creating amazing science projects in no time! Remember to “think like a scientist” and have fun exploring with these holiday themed science experiments. From, Dear Scientist, This kit is full of super science fun for you and your family! Using this book as your guide and a few items from your house, you will be creating amazing science projects in no time! Remember to “think like a scientist” and have fun exploring with these holiday themed science experiments. From, Disappearing Candy Canes Which water will dissolve a candy cane faster? Materials: *3 small bowls *3 candy canes Put each of the candy canes into a bowl. Add cold water to the first bowl, room temperature water to the second, and warm water in the third bowl. Observe the bowls. Which water dissolved the candy cane the fastest? Which one lasted the longest? What’s happening? Sugar dissolves faster in hot water than it does in cold water because hot water has more energy than cold water. When water is heated, the molecules gain energy and, thus, move faster. As they move faster, they come into contact with the sugar more often, causing it to dissolve faster. Disappearing Candy Canes Which water will dissolve a candy cane faster? Materials: *3 small bowls *3 candy canes Put each of the candy canes into a bowl. Add cold water to the first bowl, room temperature water to the second, and warm water in the third bowl. Observe the bowls. Which water dissolved the candy cane the fastest? Which one lasted the longest? What’s happening? Sugar dissolves faster in hot water than it does in cold water because hot water has more energy than cold water. When water is heated, the molecules gain energy and, thus, move faster. As they move faster, they come into contact with the sugar more often, causing it to dissolve faster. Chill Out! Which surface will make the ice melt faster? Materials: *ice cubes *plastic dish *small metal pan or dish Directions: 1. Feel both dishes. How do they feel? Is one cooler than the other? 2. Make a prediction about which one will melt the ice faster. 3. Place an ice cube on each dish. Observe which dish melts the ice faster. Was your prediction correct? What’s happening? Even though the metal pan feels cooler to the touch, metal is a better conductor. It speeds up the energy needed to melt the ice. Plastic is an insulator. It keeps the ice from melting so quickly. Chill Out! Which surface will make the ice melt faster? Materials: *ice cubes *plastic dish *small metal pan or dish Directions: 1. Feel both dishes. How do they feel? Is one cooler than the other? 2. Make a prediction about which one will melt the ice faster. 3. Place an ice cube on each dish. Observe which dish melts the ice faster. Was your prediction correct? What’s happening? Even though the metal pan feels cooler to the touch, metal is a better conductor. It speeds up the energy needed to melt the ice. Plastic is an insulator. It keeps the ice from melting so quickly. Snowflake Workshop Can you make a one-of-a-kind snowflake? Materials: *large coffee filters *scissors *paper towels *markers *water Directions: 1. Color the coffee filter with the markers. 2. Fold and cut the coffee filter to resemble a snowflake. 3. Lay the filter on a paper towel. . 4. Sprinkle the snowflake with water and watch what happens! What’s happening? Movement of water within a space is called capillary action. It happens because water molecules like to stick to each other. This helps the water “travel” across the snowflake. Snowflake Workshop Can you make a one-of-a-kind snowflake? Materials: *large coffee filters *scissors *paper towels *markers *water Directions: 1. Color the coffee filter with the markers. 2. Fold and cut the coffee filter to resemble a snowflake. 3. Lay the filter on a paper towel. . 4. Sprinkle the snowflake with water and watch what happens! What’s happening? Movement of water within a space is called capillary action. It happens because water molecules like to stick to each other. This helps the water “travel” across the snowflake. Santa’s Toy Barge How much can the boat hold? Santa needs a little help. He wants you to engineer a boat that can help carry some of his gifts. It must float, but still be able to hold a lot of things. Try a few different designs to see how they compare! Materials: *several sheets of aluminum foil (Fold in half for extra strength) *several weights like small toys, Legos, pennies, or beans *pan, bin, or bathtub and water for testing Directions: 1. Shape a large piece of foil into a boat shape. 2. Place it in a shallow pan or tub of water to see if it floats. 3. Slowly start adding your weights. How much can your boat hold until it sinks? Try it with another kind of boat and see if you get the same results! Santa’s Toy Barge How much can the boat hold? Santa needs a little help. He wants you to engineer a boat that can help carry some of his gifts. It must float, but still be able to hold a lot of things. Try a few different designs to see how they compare! Materials: *several sheets of aluminum foil (Fold in half for extra strength) *several weights like small toys, Legos, pennies, or beans *pan, bin, or bathtub and water for testing Directions: 1. Shape a large piece of foil into a boat shape. 2. Place it in a shallow pan or tub of water to see if it floats. 3. Slowly start adding your weights. How much can your boat hold until it sinks? Try it with another kind of boat and see if you get the same results! Santa’s Toy Barge Examples: What’s happening? This science experiment deals with two different forces. The first force is gravity. Gravity is trying to pull the tin foil and weights downward. The force of buoyancy is pushing the boat toward the surface. The force of gravity is determined by the weight of the tin foil and the weight of the objects in the boat. The force of buoyancy is the weight of the water displaced by the boat. Your boat will continue to float as long as the force of buoyancy is greater than the force of gravity and you do not overload the boat so it will tip over or leak. Santa’s Toy Barge Examples: What’s happening? This science experiment deals with two different forces. The first force is gravity. Gravity is trying to pull the tin foil and weights downward. The force of buoyancy is pushing the boat toward the surface. The force of gravity is determined by the weight of the tin foil and the weight of the objects in the boat. The force of buoyancy is the weight of the water displaced by the boat. Your boat will continue to float as long as the force of buoyancy is greater than the force of gravity and you do not overload the boat so it will tip over or leak. Light Shining Bright! Can you light the bulb? Materials: *Christmas tree light bulb *AA battery *Electrical tape Directions: 1. Try to light the light by attaching it to the battery with the tape. It may take you a few tries, but you will get it! You can use the tape to help you hold the wires in place. 2. Observe the wires. Do you think the plastic coating is important? What’s happening? Connecting the wire to the top and bottom of the battery makes a simple circuit. A simple circuit must have a source of electricity, a path (the wire), and a resistor, like the bulb. Even though they are simple there are many things we use everyday that uses a simple circuit. Doorbells, flashlights, and many gadgets use simple circuits! Light Shining Bright! Can you light the bulb? Materials: *Christmas tree light bulb *AA battery *Electrical tape Directions: 1. Try to light the light by attaching it to the battery with the tape. It may take you a few tries, but you will get it! You can use the tape to help you hold the wires in place. 2. Observe the wires. Do you think the plastic coating is important? What’s happening? Connecting the wire to the top and bottom of the battery makes a simple circuit. A simple circuit must have a source of electricity, a path (the wire), and a resistor, like the bulb. Even though they are simple there are many things we use everyday that uses a simple circuit. Doorbells, flashlights, and many gadgets use simple circuits! Hot Chocolate What is a solution? Materials: *hot chocolate packet *mug *spoon *hot water (You will need a grown-up to help you!) Directions: 1. Put the hot chocolate mix into the mug. Right now it is a SOLID. 2. With help, add hot water, which is a LIQUID. 3. Mix it with a spoon. When you mix these together, you make a SOLUTION. 4. Drink and enjoy! What’s happening? The yummy hot chocolate mixture happens when the water, called a solvent, has completely dissolved in the powder, called a solute. The mixture is called a solution. Hot Chocolate What is a solution? Materials: *hot chocolate packet *mug *spoon *hot water (You will need a grown-up to help you!) Directions: 1. Put the hot chocolate mix into the mug. Right now it is a SOLID. 2. With help, add hot water, which is a LIQUID. 3. Mix it with a spoon. When you mix these together, you make a SOLUTION. 4. Drink and enjoy! What’s happening? The yummy hot chocolate mixture happens when the water, called a solvent, has completely dissolved in the powder, called a solute. The mixture is called a solution. Magic Tinsel Can you make the tinsel fly? Materials: *balloon *pieces of Christmas tree tinsel Directions: 1. Blow up your balloon, and tie it. 2. Rub the balloon on your hair or a sweater about 25 times. This is creating an electric charge. 3. Now hold the tinsel above the balloon and see what happens! Check out this cool demonstration video! http://bit.ly/21lSpeF What’s happening? When the balloon is rubbed on your head, negative electrons from your hair are moved to the balloon. They form electrical charges. The charge is what is keeping the tinsel away from the balloon. Magic Tinsel Can you make the tinsel fly? Materials: *balloon *pieces of Christmas tree tinsel Directions: 1. Blow up your balloon, and tie it. 2. Rub the balloon on your hair or a sweater about 25 times. This is creating an electric charge. 3. Now hold the tinsel above the balloon and see what happens! Check out this cool demonstration video! http://bit.ly/21lSpeF What’s happening? When the balloon is rubbed on your head, negative electrons from your hair are moved to the balloon. They form electrical charges. The charge is what is keeping the tinsel away from the balloon. Pinecone Science How do pinecones protect their seeds? Materials: pine cones small kitchen towel container with water magnifying glass (optional) Directions: 1. Observe the pinecone. What do the scales of the pinecone look like? Are they open or closed? 2. Place the pinecones in a container with water for at least 1 hour. 3. Observe the pinecone again. How has it changed? What’s happening? Scales of the pinecone protect the seeds. Wet weather causes the base of each scale to swell, pushing in the scale itself curving inward. This causes the pine cone to "close" and protect its seeds. Pine cone seeds are often spread by wind. The advantage to closing during times of wet weather is to prevent the seeds from being released when it would be more difficult for the seed to travel any distance. When the pine cone dries out, its scales will reopen and seeds are then able to be spread out into the environment. Pinecone Science How do pinecones protect their seeds? Materials: pine cones small kitchen towel container with water magnifying glass (optional) Directions: 1. Observe the pinecone. What do the scales of the pinecone look like? Are they open or closed? 2. Place the pinecones in a container with water for at least 1 hour. 3. Observe the pinecone again. How has it changed? What’s happening? Scales of the pinecone protect the seeds. Wet weather causes the base of each scale to swell, pushing in the scale itself curving inward. This causes the pine cone to "close" and protect its seeds. Pine cone seeds are often spread by wind. The advantage to closing during times of wet weather is to prevent the seeds from being released when it would be more difficult for the seed to travel any distance. When the pine cone dries out, its scales will reopen and seeds are then able to be spread out into the environment. Exploding Stars! Can you make the stars explode? Materials: *5 craft sticks Arrange the sticks to create a 5 pointed star. If done correctly, the star will “explode” when thrown against a wall or on the ground. Give it a try! What’s happening? Tension is what is keeping the sticks together. It happens when items are stretched tight. It holds the sticks in place. When the star is thrown, the energy of the blow changes the tension on each stick, and the star falls apart. Try to make other exploding shapes! Exploding Stars! Can you make the stars explode? Materials: *5 craft sticks Arrange the sticks to create a 5 pointed star. If done correctly, the star will “explode” when thrown against a wall or on the ground. Give it a try! What’s happening? Tension is what is keeping the sticks together. It happens when items are stretched tight. It holds the sticks in place. When the star is thrown, the energy of the blow changes the tension on each stick, and the star falls apart. Try to make other exploding shapes! Jingle Bells ROCK! Can you move the bell? Materials: *jingle bells *magnet *jingle bell race mat *water bottle Jingle Bell Jog Jingle Bell Bottle Directions: 1. Hold the racing mat in one hand the magnet in the other. 2. Place the bell on the top of the mat. 3. Using the magnet UNDER the mat, try and move the bell through the path. How fast can you go? Directions: 1. Place your bells in a bottle of water. 2. Use the magnet to move the bells through the water bottle. Can you make them dance? What’s happening? Magnets are objects that produce an area of magnetic force called a magnetic field. Magnetic fields by themselves are invisible to see. Magnets only attract certain types of metals, other materials such as glass, plastic and wood aren't attracted. Magnetism can attract magnetic objects or push them away. Magnets have a magnetic north pole and a magnetic south pole. If the same pole of two magnets are placed near each other they will push away (repel), while if different poles are placed near each other they will pull together. Jingle Bells ROCK! Can you move the bell? Materials: *jingle bells *magnet *jingle bell race mat *water bottle Jingle Bell Jog Directions: 1. Hold the racing mat in one hand the magnet in the other. 2. Place the bell on the top of the mat. 3. Using the magnet UNDER the mat, try and move the bell through the path. How fast can you go? Jingle Bell Bottle Directions: 1. Place your bells in a bottle of water. 2. Use the magnet to move the bells through the water bottle. Can you make them dance? What’s happening? Magnets are objects that produce an area of magnetic force called a magnetic field. Magnetic fields by themselves are invisible to see. Magnets only attract certain types of metals, other materials such as glass, plastic and wood aren't attracted. Magnetism can attract magnetic objects or push them away. Magnets have a magnetic north pole and a magnetic south pole. If the same pole of two magnets are placed near each other they will push away (repel), while if different poles are placed near each other they will pull together. Directions: Move your bell along the path using the magnet. Make sure the magnet is under the board, and the bell is on top. See how fast you can go. Copy onto cardstock. Trim off this edge to fit into bag. *If you are using it in the classroom, laminate for durability. My Science Notebook! 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I hope your students enjoy their send home science kits as much as mine did! The graphics and fonts used in these files are the original artwork of the following talented folks. Check them out! Check out my other Send Home Science Kits!: Follow my blog! www.teach-a-roo.com Candy Canes Which water will dissolve a candy cane faster? Materials: *3 small bowls *3 candy canes Put each of the candy canes into a bowl. Add cold water to the first bowl, room temperature water to the second, and warm water in the third bowl. Observe the bowls. Which water dissolved the candy cane the fastest? Which one lasted the longest? Chill Out! Which surface will make the ice melt faster? Materials: *ice cubes *plastic dish *small metal pan or dish Directions: 1. Feel both dishes. How do they feel? Is one cooler than the other? 2. Make a prediction about which one will melt the ice faster. 3. Place an ice cube on each dish. Observe which dish melts the ice faster. Was your prediction correct? Workshop Can you make a one-of-a-kind snowflake? Materials: *large coffee filters *scissors *paper towels *markers *water Directions: 1. Color the coffee filter with the markers. 2. Fold and cut the coffee filter to make a snowflake. 3. Lay the filter on a paper towel. 4. Sprinkle the snowflake with water and watch what happens! Toy Barge How much can the boat hold? Santa needs a little help. He wants you to engineer a boat that can help carry some of his gifts. It must float, but still be able to hold a lot of things. Try a few different designs to see how they compare! Materials: *foil *weights *tub of water Directions: 1. Shape a large piece of foil into a boat shape. 2. Place it in a shallow pan or tub of water to see if it floats. 3. Slowly start adding your weights. How much can your boat hold until it sinks? Try it with another kind of boat and see if you get the same results! Light Shining Can you light the bulb? Materials: *Christmas tree light bulb *AA battery *Electrical tape Directions: 1. Try to light the light by attaching it to the battery with the tape. It may take you a few tries, but you will get it! You can use the tape to help you hold the wires in place. 2. Observe the wires. Do you think the plastic coating is important? What is a solution? Materials: *hot chocolate packet *mug *spoon *hot water (You will need a grown-up to help you!) Directions: 1. Put the hot chocolate mix into the mug. Right now it is a SOLID. 2. With help, add hot water, which is LIQUID. 3. Mix it with a spoon. When you mix these together, you make a SOLUTION. 4. Drink and enjoy! Tinsel Can you light the bulb? Materials: *Christmas tree light bulb *AA battery *Electrical tape Directions: 1. Try to light the light by attaching it to the battery with the tape. It may take you a few tries, but you will get it! You can use the tape to help you hold the wires in place. 2. Observe the wires. Do you think the plastic coating is important?
