Five Fun Fall Science Activities to Try

Try these Festive Five Fun Fall Themed Science Experiments at home!

Post photos of your experiments online to our Facebook page or Twitter

and include with the hashtag #BigThinkersStartSmall.

Bubbling Boos & Popping Pumpkins 

This activity puts a fun, festive spin on the traditional vinegar and baking soda volcanos using a few basic household items.

Pumpkin Guts

Pumpkin Guts

Here’s a fun and messy exploration to do with younger children. Just purchase a pumpkin, and let your little one explore its guts! (Bonus Activity: You can roast all the pumpkin seeds afterwards for a healthy snack!)

Corncob Popcorn

Here’s a nice, fall-themed twist on a popular after school snack!

Life Cycle of a Pumpkin

Life Cycle of a Pumpkin

If your family enjoys carving pumpkins as part of an annual tradition, why not sneak in a little learning?

Erupting Pumpkin

Erupting Pumpkin

Here’s another unique twist of the baking soda a vinegar volcanoes. Try this one next time your family carves Jack-o-lanterns!