![]() ![]() Volcano in a Cup – There are many great hands-on volcano activities other than the traditional baking-soda-and-vinegar stand-by. Learning Summer Constellations – Do you and your kids love constellations as much as I do? Capitalize on that with these great study tips and activity ideas.īaking Soda Stalactites & Stalagmites – Watch crystals grow each day. Let’s Make A Mold Terrarium! – Because, really, who doesn’t want to grow mold? The Lab Report – Enzyme Experiment – See enzymes in action and discover an experiment challenge for you to do on your own. Make a Lava Lap – A simple tutorial for making a lava lamp with information on why it works. Metamorphic Edible Rocks– This hands-on metamorphic rock activity will have you learning about earth science with food. Ocean Zones in a Jar – Learn about ocean zones and liquid density with this project. The Lab Report – Flower Dissection – Includes video, resource links, and a free download. Project Based Learning: Microbes – Bacteria – I love this tutorial for building a model of a bacteria cell. Human Body Systems – Hands-on activities for studying human anatomy.īean Classification – Who says taxonomy has to be boring?Įdible Skin Layers Cake – Make a model of human skin using some sweet treats.Īrticulated Hand – Make a model of the hand that actually moves like a human hand.įunctioning Heart Model – This is a cool project that uses household items to make a functioning heart model.Īnatomy of the Eye – Study the anatomy of the eyeball with a cake pop.Īnother Edible Cell – Prefer cookies over cake? Try this edible cell!Įxtracting DNA From Strawberries Experiment – This one looks almost as much fun as that time the kids and I extracted our own DNA. This site includes a free, printable download and activity and resource suggestions.īuild a DNA Model – Use Twizzlers and gumdrops for a tasty, hands-on experiment with DNA.Ĭandy Math and Science – Create bar graphs and practice taxonomy with candy. Hands-on Genetics Study for Kids – An excellent resource for studying Gregor Mendel, the Father of Genetics. We did an animal cell, but it could easily be adapted to a plant cell. It’s definitely one of the most popular on the blog. How to Make an Edible Cell Model – This was probably one of the most fun projects we’ve ever done. Jackson Pollock Inspired Abstract Art – Experiment with splatter and drip painting. ![]() ![]() Getting Started in Chalk Pastel – A free e-book full of art tutorials using chalk pastels. Self Portrait Collage – Some an art projects should require endurance… one that will have to be completed in several steps over time. Paper Jungle – A paper art project inspired by the works of Henri Rousseau. Shibori Dyeing Technique – Create art you can wear with this Japanese tie-dyeing technique using indigo dye.Īluminum Foil Stained Glass Art – Recreate any picture using aluminum foil and Sharpie markers.įree Art Lessons and Tutorials – An entire Pinterest page of art tutorials. Marbled Clay Ring Dish – Beautiful clay dishes you can make at home. Zentangle Dragonfly – Stretch the imagination and create Zentangle Dragonfly Art Mary Cassatt Hats – Make paper mache hats as you learn about American artist, Mary Cassatt. Hands-On Activities for Middle School and High School Students ArtĪndy Warhol Art Project – A Warhol-inspired project using a template or your own photo. See full disclosure policy for more details. I hope you find this list helpful! Be sure to bookmark it so you can return to it later when you need more ideas and inspiration! And be sure to leave a comment if you have more ideas for me to add to this article. There are lots of ways to adapt lessons to make them more challenging and educational for older students. You could turn all of the planning and execution of the project over to the student (as opposed to a parent helping) in order to make the project more educational. But often activities for younger kids are beneficial to older students. That’s why I’m sharing this list of more than 100 hands-on activities for middle school and high school students! I do want to include one caveat – not all of these activities are specifically geared toward older students. Sadly, as kids get older, the ideas for hands-on projects seem to dwindle. If you stop to think about it, though, almost anything can be educational: acting in a play, running a lawn-care business, creating pieces of art, cooking and baking, and even babysitting!īut sometimes it’s nice to start with a list to get your own ideas flowing. Hands-on learning is the best kind of learning. ![]()
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