Dinosaur Science Experiments
Does your little one roar with excitement every time they see a dinosaur? If so, you’re in luck! We’ve put together these dinosaur science experiments that are sure to make your kiddo’s day.
Not only are these activities fun, but they’re also educational. So grab your supplies and let’s get started!
For more dinosaur-themed activities, make certain to see these fun dinosaur activities kids will love!
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Dinosaur Science Experiments for Kids
To get you started, here are some dinosaur-themed experiments for your kids to try:
Dinosaur Dig
For this dinosaur activity, you will need:
- Plastic dinosaurs and fossils
- clean potting soil
- flour
- sand
- water
- Container
- Excavation tools
They’ll have a blast unearthing their very own prehistoric treasures.
Making Fossils
This first experiment is a great way to teach your child about how fossils are formed. For this activity, you will need some salt, plain flour, water, brown colored food dye and dinosaur figurines. Show your child how to press the figurine into the clay to make an imprint.
For the instructions, check the dinosaur fossil making activity from the list below,
Frozen Dinosaur Eggs
Time to break out the vinegar! For this experiment, your kids will help the dinosaurs break free from their frozen eggs.
Recommended Dinosaur Books for Kids
Do you have a dinosaur lover? Grab one of these wonderful dinosaur books that will make homeschooling even more fun.
How to Catch a DinosaurHave You Seen My Dinosaur? (Beginner Books(R))Oh Say Can You Say Di-no-saur?: All About Dinosaurs (Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library)Weird But True! Dinosaurs: 300 Dino-Mite Facts to Sink Your Teeth IntoTiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug (Dinosaur Books, Dinosaur Books for Kids, Dinosaur Picture Books, Read Aloud Family Books, Books for Young Children)The Impatient Dinosaur: (Kids Books about Feelings, Emotions, Anger Management, Ages 3 5, Preschool)
Recommended Dinosaur Activity Kits
Dinosaur Discovery Sensory Box
Get this activity kit for your little one to are interested in dinosaurs. They will love the element of surprise every time they dig up the dinos.
Your little one will love this play dough kit! Let them create their own mini dinosaur world using play dough, kinetic sand, and a lot of toys!
Dinosaur Science Experiments
This list of dinosaur-themed science experiments will make your little dino lover excited on learning about dinosaurs, chemical reactions, fossils, and more!
Dinosaur lovers will surely love this science activity that is sure to wake up the scientist in them.
Learn how crystals are formed with this easy salt crystal experiment.
Your kids can recreate the extinction of the dinosaurs with this easy erupting volcano slime.
Pretend to be an archeologist who discovered some frozen dinosaur eggs. What a fun way to learn about different types of dinosaurs. You can also discuss how water turns into ice and vice versa.
Hatch some dinosaur eggs by the help of a chemical reaction.
Learn how to make dinosaur fossils with this simple activity.
I bet you'll love these fizzy dinosaur eggs as much as your little one.
Watch these rocks burst open as you apply the magic solution.
If you are wondering what it looks like when dinosaurs encountered lava? Try this lava science experiment to find out.
You can make these frozen dinosaurs using cool dino molds. They look cute too!
We hope your little ones enjoyed these fun dinosaur themed science experiments!
If you’re looking for more ways to bring excitement into your homeschool curriculum, be sure to check out my blog for more great ideas.
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