Ocean themed science activities for kids

This jellyfish in a bottle looks just like the real thing! This ocean craft is easy and inexpensive to make, and it's also a fun discovery or sensory bottle. Make a jellyfish from a plastic bag and place it in a bottle of water to watch it swirl and 'swim' around! It's really mesmerizing to watch, and it makes a great prop for storytime or a lesson at school. This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us run this…

Do cool ocean science experiments with simple supplies from around the house. Explore currents, waves, marine animals, and more.

Students simulate how a fish breathes underwater in this easy ocean animal adaptations science experiment.

Learn about the layers of the ocean with this colorful and fun DIY Ocean Layers in a Jar!

FUN Melting sandcastle activities for kids with summer science. This baking soda and vinegar experiment has a fun beach theme!

This simple science experiment will make kids smile and say, “Wow!” It’s so easy and so cool! Make foam fish that “magically” swim across the water. One of the barriers to doing science experiments with your kids can be that experiments fail or don’t turn out like the book said. I totally get that, as […]

Learn about the 5 layers of an ocean (also called ocean zones) with your child using this hands-on activity with materials already in your pantry!

How can we remove oil from the ocean? Learn about ocean cleanups with this ocean oil spill clean-up experiment. A step-by-step environmental science project for kids

Make a mesmerizing ocean in a bottle with 3 kitchen ingredients! Great calm down bottle or sensory bottle! Tip the bottle end to end to create undulating waves and bubbles. It's fascinating to watch!

I'll be showing you how to make a Ocean Coral Blow Painting, but you can use this technique to make crazy hair, animal fur, or just unique abstract art.