10 Winter Science Experiments
Even though winter may bring cold temperatures and snow, it doesn't mean science projects have to be put on hold! Embrace the season by engaging in fun science projects! You can create beautiful borax crystal ornaments, discover the science behind popcorn, or explore ways to keep your hot beverage warm. Let the wonders of science warm up your winter!
Browse Winter Science Experiments
Check out all the different winter projects with complete instructions and videos. They're great for students' science fair projects or a fun way for kids to learn science!
Grow sparkling rainbow crystals overnight on pipe cleaners and watch solid crystal structures form as the Borax water cools.
Burn equal pieces of oak, maple, cedar, and pine under water to discover which wood type produces the most heat.
Burn three types of wood and time each one to find which firewood lasts the longest.
Pack flasks of boiling water in three different insulating materials and track which one holds heat the longest.
Wrap jars in different household materials and race them against a thermos to find the best insulator.
Place three boxes with different glass windows in the sun and track which stays coolest over one hour.
Wrap flasks of hot water in five different fabrics and track temperature over two hours to find the best insulator.
Collect rain and snow data from schools across the country and discover how much precipitation varies from city to city.
Collect snow from five spots between the city and the countryside, then filter and weigh the debris to see where pollution hides.
Pop three brands of microwave popcorn for the same time and count which one leaves the fewest unpopped kernels.
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