Steam ocean activities

Do cool ocean science experiments with simple supplies from around the house. Explore currents, waves, marine animals, and more.

This experiment teaches some basic principles of oceanography while creating an interesting wave visual for play. In the Making Waves experiment, we cover how a wave moves (spoiler: the water itself barely moves horizontally!), the type of energy a wave makes, and how a wave "crashes" at the beach. oceanography | STEM | science for kids | at home activities | homeschooling

Investigate how fish breathe underwater by simulating a gill using Koolaid and a coffee filter in this easy science experiment. This is a fun classroom science activity for kids learning about ocean animals, animal adaptations, water habitats, and ecosystems in 2nd grade science.

Learn about the layers of the ocean with this colorful and fun DIY Ocean Layers in a Jar!

This super easy salt water experiment is the perfect science activity to teach kids about the density of salt and fresh water. Great for an ocean unit!

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Explore technology while practicing fine motor skills with this Submarine Activity for Kids. This quick and easy STEAM idea is perfect for your next ocean preschool theme! #submarine #ocean #preschool #STEAM #preschoolthemes #oceanactivities

This fun science experiment lets your preschoolers explore what it might be like to be an octopus! Did you know that octopuses ha...

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Learn about the layers of the ocean with this fun and easy tower density experiment for kids. We love simple ocean science activities!

Make this ocean theme craft with this easy watercolor ocean painting. Try this salt watercolor technique to create a watercolor ocean.

We had our first beach day of the year recently, and it was just so lovely! As I was watching my kids splash and play in the water, the waves gently rolling in, it reminded me of the straw blowing art project we created as part of our Ocean Unit Study. So today, I thought

This simple science experiment will make kids smile and say, “Wow!” It’s so easy and so cool! Make foam fish that “magically” swim across the water. One of the barriers to doing science experiments with your kids can be that experiments fail or don’t turn out like the book said. I totally get that, as […]

Do this simple salt water experiment to teach kids about the respective density of salt water and fresh water. It's a fantastic kitchen science experiment that works for an ocean unit or a density science lesson. The perfect STEM activity for kids to use a controlled variable and works great as a science fair project!

Make your very own ocean in a jar with this super cool science experiment for kids! The kids will love watching waves rock back and forth inside a jar during this learning activity for kids! Find more fun indoor activities for kids here.

Thank you Elmer’s for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Today we're experimenting with salt, glue, and watercolors to create some colorful ocean art. You'll only need a few materials to create

Love these ocean science & math activities for kids! Great for learning about sharks, whales, ocean zones and more.

Engaging preschool activities with an ocean theme! Kids will enjoy learning all about the ocean with these fun activities.

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