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Fabulous Fall Science Experiments

September 11, 2018 by Sarah Leave a Comment

I really do love Fall. I always have. But this year, it also means the end of MOSQUITOES, so I have never loved it quite this much.

The mosquitoes have been out of this world. Our neighbours who have lived here for over 30 years claim they have never seen anything like it. And the farmers down the road say it has not been this bad in 70 years. I’m just hoping it is a one year fluke and not the new normal.

Otherwise we will be investing in some mosquito gear, because I will NOT be keeping my boys inside for this length of time again. Phew!

For one reason or another Fall also means science experiment time in our house. Apparently this is not a widely held tradition, but ours nonetheless.

Awesome fall science experiments for kids! Fabulous STEM and STEAM ideas for the Autumn. #science #stem #steam #experiments #fall #autumn #preschool

Here are some of our favourite Fall science experiments, and a few new ones we hope to try.

Fall science experiments - why do leaves change color

Why Do Leaves Change Colour – A hands-on science experiment that lets kids learn about chlorophyll and leaves as they change colour.

Fall science experiments - pumpkin decomposition

The Smelly Pumpkin Experiment from Fun-A-Day – Let the kids explore decomposition with old pumpkins! Go even further to see if pumpkin plants can be grown in the backyard.

Fall science experiments - apple science

Apple Science Experiment from Pre-K Pages – Children predict and investigate how to prevent apples from browning.

Fall science experiments - pumpkin guts exploration

Pumpkin Guts Exploration from Stir the Wonder – Before breaking into the pumpkin, have the kids hypothesize what they’ll find inside. Then let them inspect, explore, and record their findings.

Fall science experiments - fall sink and float

Fall Sink or Float from B-Inspired Mama – Grab some pine cones, acorns, and other fall-themed items with the kids. They can then predict and determine which items sink and which float.

Fall science experiments - fall sorting

Sorting Leaves and Seeds from Inspiration Laboratories – Go for a nature walk the kids and grab items that have dropped from fall leaves. Children can then sort and classify the items they found.

Fall science experiments - how leaves get water

Exploring How Water Travels through Leaves from Buggy and Buddy – Help children experiment with how leaves get water. A great way to explore living things during the fall.

Fall science experiments - fall seeds

Saving Seeds Science from Rainy Day Mum – Grab different fall items, like pumpkins and gourds. Then let the children dig their hands in to collect, compare, and contrast the seeds they find.

Fall science experiments - backyard tracking station

Animal Tracking Station from Creekside Learning – Help little scientists create an animal tracking station in the backyard! Once some tracks have been discovered, research to determine which animals are in your neighborhood.

Fall science experiments - why do pine cones close

Why Do Pine Cones Open from Lemon Lime Adventures – Collect pine cones from around the neighborhood, then delve into an experiment to see why they open and close.

Fall science experiments - apple dissection

Parts of an Apple from Natural Beach Learning – Kids can dissect an apple and explore the different parts of it. Add some literacy by labeling each part, too.

Fall science experiments - hopping corn

Hopping Corn Science Activity from One Time Through – Get corn kernels dancing in a jar with this simple, but fun, fall science experiment.

Fall science experiments - fizzing apples

Erupting Apple Science from Kids Play Box – The kids will have a blast making their own “apples” and then making them fizz.

Fall science experiments - crunchy leaf experiment

Crunchy Leaf Science from Teach Preschool – How long does it take a leaf to dry out and get crunchy? Let the kids collect some leaves and find out.

Fall science experiments -growing pumpkins in pumpkins

Growing Pumpkins in Pumpkins from Life with Moore Babies – Can you grow pumpkin plants inside a pumpkin? Let the kids try and find out.

Fall science experiments - corncob popcorn

Corncob Popcorn Experiment from TinkerLab – See if you can make popcorn straight from a dried corncob. Extend the experiment by trying out other types of corncobs, as well.

Fall science experiments - nighttime scavenger hunt

Nighttime Scavenger Hunt from Edventures with Kids – Grab the flashlights and go on a nighttime scavenger hunt with the kids. Can they see or hear any nocturnal animals while outside in the fall night?

Fall science experiements - fall ice

Autumn Ice from Cakes and Scribbles – Add fall nature items to water and freeze. Then let the kids explore melting the ice!

Fall science experiments - sprouting Indian corn

Sprouting Indian Corn from Gift of Curiosity – An easy fall science experiment to try with the kids. All you need is Indian corn, water, and curious kids.

Fall science experiments - fizzing pumpkins

Pumpkin Spice Scented Volcano from Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails – Add some fall spice to the traditional baking soda and vinegar experiment.

Awesome fall science experiments for kids! Fabulous STEM and STEAM ideas for the Autumn. #science #stem #steam #experiments #fall #autumn #preschool

There you have it! Oodles of Fall science experiments to get those little ones curious about the changes of the season. Perhaps Fall science experiments will be a new tradition in your home too?

I hope you are having a lovely week. Thank you so much for reading.

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