Summer Science for all Ages

Do you have any fun activities that we can do with our children this summer to keep their skills sharp? - For Summer School Work
Answer: We have repeatedly stressed the need for all students in grades K-12 to do some academic work in the summer. Summertime learning is especially effective in reducing the achievement gap between students. Quite obviously, it is most important to shore up your children's reading and math skills.
Summer is also a great time to have children explore subjects such as social studies, science, foreign languages, health, computer science, art and music. The purpose of having them do activities in one of these subject areas is the hope that they will develop a passion that will lead them to greater success in school in that particular subject and even a future career related to the subject.
Here are some science activities that should be fun for your children to do. Hopefully, some of these experiments will help them acquire an interest in science. Older children should be able to do most of the experiments by themselves. Younger children will frequently need your help.
In the past, we have provided a great number of science experiments for your children to do. You'll find them on our website, dearteacher.com, under "Learning Activities - Science."
Summer Science Activity: One of the keystones of being a successful scientist is being a good observer. This activity for children involves going outside and observing nature.
Adopt a Tree: Find a tree and visit it frequently this summer. Observe how it changes between June and August.
Vary the View: Go outside and lie on the grass. Look at the sky. Look up at the trees. Then climb a tree (supervised by an adult). Observe how the view changes between the two locations.
Bug Time: Walk in a park and look for bugs and worms. Place them in a jar that you have turned into a habitat for them. Observe them overnight and then release the bugs and worms where you found them.
Ant Trail: Look for ants. Sprinkle some sugar on the ground. Observe how and where they take it.
Bird Walk: Join a group or go on a walk with friends. Take a bird book from the library with you. See how many birds you can identify.