Boo! Halloween is an exciting time. Keep kids engaged with four spooky science labs using pumpkins, glow sticks, candy corn, and balloons. Your class will love the Halloween science activities, and YOU can rest easy knowing your students are learning about force, energy, matter, mixtures, and variables.Â
Study physical science concepts while focusing on identifying variables, collecting and recording data, and drawing conclusions. Most students need a lot of practice with variables and this is such a fun way to hone those scientific process skills.
→ Ideal for 4th grade and 5th grade
4 Investigations
1. Pumpkin Plummet:Â Force & Motion
How does the type of pumpkin dropped affect the size of the crater formed?Â
2. Glow Ghosts:Â Forms of Energy
How does the temperature of the water affect the brightness of the glow stick after 3 minutes?
3. Witch's Brew:Â Matter
How does the amount of vinegar mixed with baking soda affect the amount of gas produced?
4. Disappearing Candy Corn:Â Mixtures
In which type of liquid does candy corn dissolve the fastest?
Spooky Science Halloween Labs
Boo! Halloween is an exciting time. Keep kids engaged with four spooky science labs using pumpkins, glow sticks, candy corn, and balloons.
$6.00 USD
Each Investigation Includes
→ Set-up Info
→ Investigation Photos
→ Teacher Directions
→ Student Sheet Sample Photo
→ Discussion Questions
→ Student Directions Page
→ Student Sheet Options (printable and Google Slides)
→ Non-Halloween student printables included if needed
 Time
Depending on your students and your teaching style, each investigation will likely take 45-60 minutes to complete. I would plan for four class periods to complete all of the labs.
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Bethany P.
"I love all of these activities! The teacher pages are easy to understand and it's easy to set up. There are not a bunch of materials, so the activities are also affordable. I love the one page student page."
Hayley S.
"THIS WAS AMAZING! I used it during my student teaching when I was being observed. My master teacher, coach, and students LOVED this lesson. It was a little bit of prep but well worth it. I would do it again and again."
Rachalle L.
"My 4th graders loved these experiments. There was great detail and instructions and the perfect handouts to go with it. Perfect science activities for Halloween week."
Madison S.
"This resource had some really fun experiments! My students loved the Halloween theme! I thought the instructions and supply lists were very user friendly."
Jennifer H.
"During each holiday, I pause my regular reading lessons and complete writing tasks through science experiments. My title students love the break and this was a fun pack full of activities they loved. Lots of fun!"
Shelby D.
"I loved how these were based on TEKS, but the kids just thought they were for fun! Super engaging and helps to review and hit on TEKS some students may be struggling with! Low prep and easy to follow!"
Materials
The materials needed are affordable and easy to find.
Pumpkin Plummet
â—» Mini pumpkins
â—» Plastic bins
â—» Flour
â—» Rulers
Glow Ghosts
â—» Plastic cups
â—» Glow bracelets
â—» Timing device
Witch's Brew
â—» Vinegar
â—» Baking soda
â—» Balloons
â—» Plastic bottles
â—» Measuring tape
Disappearing Candy Corn
â—» Candy corn
â—» Clear soda
â—» White vinegar
â—» Timing device
â—» Spoons
â—» Cups
This resource is part of the Holiday Science Bundle.
This special holiday science bundle includes over 20 fun activities for fall, Halloween, winter, Christmas, Earth Day, and Valentine's Day!
