Top Outdoor Science Activities

Summer is the perfect time to try student-led, textbook free learning! Experiment with the great outdoors with these 15+ outdoor science experiments.

Solar Oven S’mores – What Do We Do All Day

Instead of frying an egg on the cement on a hot day, try making s’mores with this solar oven!

Learn about Dirt with Sediment Jars – Read Science

Learn about dirt, soil, and how plants grow with sediment jars!

Watermelon Volcano Activity – Little Bins For Little Hands

Try this twist on an exploding volcano; this time with a watermelon! Plus, it only requires three basic household ingredients!

Chalk Rockets – Growing A Jeweled Rose

With homemade sidewalk chalk, create rockets that can explode!

Mentos and Diet Coke – Keeping It Simple

Mentos and Diet Coke is a simple and fun exploding science experiment! There is almost no prep involved, and it’s great for kids with a short attention span.

Dirt Battery Experiment – Teach Beside Me

Grab a copper wire and create a battery to light up an LED light..out of dirt! You can also try this lemon battery experiment.

Color Changing Flowers Experiment – Go Science Girls

Grab some food coloring to change the color of flowers, with this fun experiment. This experiment takes a few days of mostly waiting, but the results are so pretty!

Balloon Rocket Experiment – What Do We Do All Day?

With a balloon and some basic household experiments, create a balloon rocket! This experiment is for younger children, but has some easy variations for older kids.

Human Sundial Shadow Science Experiment – Rhythms Of Play

Before clocks were invented, people could tell the time from the sun. On a sunny day, go outside and create a human sundial! All you’ll need is some sidewalk chalk and a tape measure

Leak Proof Bag Experiment – Paging Fun Mums!

For a hot day, try this fun leak proof bag experiment, with pencils!

Earth Day Science: How to Make a Butterfly Feeder – True Aim Education

With a simple plastic container, create a butterfly feeder!

Ice Volcanoes – Reading Confetti

Create ice volcanoes with only four simple ingredients for a bright and colorful outdoor science experiment!

Rocks & Minerals: A Fun Testing Experiment For Kids – EDventures With Kids

Test rocks to see if they are limestone with this fun experiment! Limestone rocks are typically found around creek beds, beaches, or other wet areas.

Landscaping With A Green Thumb: Composting – Family Education

Combine science with homemaking, and learn how to compost with this guide, that walks you through why certain things can be composted, and why certain things can not be.

Baking Soda & Vinegar Powered Boat – Sugar Aunts

Baking soda and vinegar can be used for just about everything. Now, power a boat with baking soda and vinegar! As an extra bonus, it doesn’t cost much to make.

Pop Rock Science Experiment For Kids – 123 Homeschool 4 Me

Combine Pop Rocks and soda in this fun science experiment for kids! Kids will love their bright colors!

How To Make Bubble Snakes – One Little Project

Bubbles are a no fail experiment for all ages. Try these bubble snakes, made with a sock and a water bottle!