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4th of July STEM Activities

If you’re looking for 4th of July STEM activities or Independence Day STEM activities, this is the place for you. Use these ideas to supplement your other STEAM-based homeschooling activities.

I LOVE STEM activities and around Independence Day, they are particularly fun because they’re colorful and explosive!

In my opinion, there are two times of year that absolutely surpass all the others.  

I always joke that Christmas is the best six months of the year, and I am serious when I say that I start listening to Christmas music right around the 4th of July, and my Christmas tree is always up by Halloween.  

This doesn’t mean I skip all the other holidays, rather I find great joy in celebrating Christmas at the same time and intermingling the wonderful parts of the last 6 months of the year.

But what about the other half of the year?  Well, that is where my second favorite holiday gets to shine – Independence Day.

Independence Day holds a very special place in my heart.  I spend all the weeks following Easter planning, prepping, and getting excited for the annual Fourth of July celebrations.  And just like prepping for Christmas means Christmas music, Christmas decoration, and planning the perfect Christmas gift, prepping for the Fourth of July means enjoying a plethora of 4th of July STEM activities.

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What Is A STEM Activity?

Have you ever asked what is a STEM activity?

STEM activities are ones that focus on the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. These activities can be used in classrooms or at home to help children learn about and explore these important subjects.

STEM activities can be as simple as building a structure out of blocks or as complex as coding a computer game. The important thing is that they provide an opportunity for children to engage with STEM concepts in a hands-on way. STEM activities can help children to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

They can also spark an interest in STEM subjects that could lead to a lifelong passion for learning.

Whether your child is just beginning to learn about STEM or is already well on their way to becoming a STEM expert, engaging in STEM activities is always a valuable experience.

More Ways To Celebrate Independence Day

If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate Independence Day, check out these other fun resources and ideas!

• Independence Day Writing Prompts
• George Washington Unit Study
• 4th of July Unit Study
• 4th of July Preschool Worksheets
• 4th of July Vocabulary Activities
• Firework Arts and Crafts

Why Celebrate Independence Day With July STEM Activities?

STEM projects are a great way to celebrate the 4th of July! STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. STEM projects are a great way to learn about these topics while also having fun.

There are many different STEM projects that you can do on the 4th of July. You can build a model rocket, experiment with different types of fireworks, or even build a robot. STEM projects are a great way to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics while also having fun.

So why not use STEM projects on the 4th of July?

Today, I am sharing with you some of the best 4th of July STEM activities the internet has to offer.  I have gathered them all here for you so that you can spend your summer fizzing, creating, and experimenting instead of searching Google.

Enjoy some July science with your kids that go above and beyond your typical playdough sculptures.

Or if you’re looking for more Independence Day learning activities, consider these free Independence Day writing prompts or this guide to creating your own unit study on George Washington.

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What is your favorite fun STEM activity to enjoy this time of year?  Please, share in the comments!  I would love some new ideas for seasonal summer STEM activities I can enjoy in my homeschool!

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The Perfect 4th of July Preschool Activity!

Summer is HERE!! With summer comes one of our absolute favorite holidays – the Fourth of July! Carnivals, cookouts, and fireworks are often fun ways to celebrate. As we talk about all the time here at My Pre-K Box, what better way to learn than through play? Today we are sharing a great way to incorporate science and play by creating fireworks in a jar. This simple summer science activity uses a few kitchen supplies that you probably already have on hand! 

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The Importance of STEM-Based Activities

STEM has become such a buzzword recently that we wanted to break down what it actually means and why these types of activities are important for your preschooler (or a child of any age really!) STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These types of activities build crucial skills and aid in developmental milestones. One of the most important parts of STEM-based activities is they provide “hands-on, minds-on” lessons, meaning instead of just reading about how things work or why things are the way they are, your child is able to explore and learn about these things through real-life experiments and applications. Critical thinking and creativity are two important skills that are built through STEM-based activities. 

Fireworks in a Jar

Do your kids LOVE fireworks? What kid doesn’t?! This science experiment brings the magic and excitement of fireworks into your own backyard (or kitchen!) without the noise! Science experiments are a great way for children to ask questions and explore. The question this activity is exploring is: What happens when oil and water mix?

Materials:

• Warm water
• Liquid food coloring (4 colors)
• Vegetable oil
• Tablespoon
• Large mason jar
• Small glass jar or bowl

How to Make Fireworks in a Jar

Step 1 Fill a large mason jar 3/4 way full with warm water.

Step 2 In a small glass bowl, add 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 4 drops of each color food coloring. 

Step 3 Use a spoon or fork to slowly mix around the drops of food coloring to break them up into tinier droplets.

Step 4 Slowly and carefully pour the food coloring and oil mixture on top of the water.

Step 5 Watch the jar to see what happens.

Step 6 Discuss what is going on in the jar!! (Read on to find out why water and oil don’t mix!)

Do Oil and Water Mix?

As you saw in this experiment, oil and water don’t mix! Why? Liquid density! Liquids can have different weights, or densities, because of their molecular structure. Water is made up of a different amount of molecules and is heavier than oil, causing it to sink.

The food coloring dissolves in the water but not the oil. This is how the drops and oil remain separated in the container and when you pour the container of oil and colored droplets into the jar of oil, the colored drops begin to sink because they are also heavier than the oil. Once the colored droplets reach the water in the jar, they start to dissolve in the water. This is what makes the fireworks in a jar!

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The older preparatory group and Zarnitsa

9000 Zarnitsa was a patriotic club in our garden. Despite the rainy weather, the competitions were very fun. The guys did an excellent job with all the tasks and showed their dexterity, dexterity, friendly support and mutual assistance. As a result, friendship won. For participation in the military-patriotic game, all teams were awarded certificates.

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Butterfly Day

Butterfly flew, flew!

Tired, sat down on her palm.

She sat for a while, rested,

She recovered and flew away in an instant!

It turns out that there is a wonderful holiday – Butterfly Day! Our kids got the opportunity to expand their understanding of the diversity of butterflies, their structure, as well as continue their development in artistic creativity.

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Day of family, love and fidelity in the second junior group

Pupils of the junior group were introduced to the holiday of the Day of family, love and fidelity, and the children learned that the symbol of this holiday is a camomile. Children were happy to pick daisies, dance and dance, because kindergarten is like a second family for them!

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Journey to the country of “Funny balls”

In the junior-middle group of different ages, together with the Clown, an exciting sports trip to the country of “Funny balls” took place. Children guessed riddles, recited poems, played outdoor games and incendiary competed in the Balls and Balls teams. At the end of the trip, the girls and boys were in for a surprise – certificates from the Clown’s magic box!

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Action “Books to Donbass”

Kindergarten pupils together with their parents actively participate in various actions. This time too, pupils of all groups took part in the “Books for Donbass” campaign.

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Day of Family, Love and Fidelity

Pupils of the preparatory and second junior groups congratulate everyone on the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity!

Family is a fortress, peace and comfort,

Where they love you and always wait for you home,

Where they know how much you love sweets

And that you will be happy to have lunch.

We wish everyone in families to be happy,

They loved and appreciated each other very much,

And became one inseparable team,

To always go through life side by side!

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Senior preparatory group and Zarnitsa

July 12, together with the military-patriotic club Krechet51 settlement Koashva in our garden was Zarnitsa.