Third graders will be hooked! A collection of science project ideas using everyday materials
For summer vacation independent research, especially for third graders, it’s common to think, “I want to pick an interesting topic, but I don’t want it to be too hard.” Actually, with familiar materials and a little creativity, you can do experiments and crafts packed with scientific discoveries.
Here, we introduce curiosity-sparking ideas like learning about chemical reactions by making bread, observing plant mechanisms with colorful flowers, and reviving a dried-out marker.
Try exciting research and craft projects that will make your friends say, “Awesome!”
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Ideas for Independent Research Projects Made with Everyday Materials That Third Graders Will Love (11–20)
Roll-and-drop game made with straws
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Here’s a fun-to-make, fun-to-play marble run you can build with straws.
Gather tapioca (boba) straws, beads, masking tape, and scissors, and let’s get started.
Cut the tip of a tapioca straw at an angle, then tape it to a wall with masking tape, adjusting the angle as you go.
Add guards at the ends of the straws so the rolling beads don’t fall out.
The key is to tweak the angles so the beads roll smoothly.
Once it’s finished, try rolling some beads and play! It could also be fun to turn this into a little science project—prepare beads of different sizes and time how many seconds each one takes to roll through.
Japanese-style pancake made of clay
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Perfect for a summer vacation project! Why not try sweets art with “Japanese-style pancakes made from clay”? Recreate pancakes in clay to look amazingly real—fluffy batter topped with whipped cream, sweet red bean paste, chestnuts, and sweet potato, inspired by traditional Japanese ingredients.
It’s a stylish and fun craft that results in Japanese sweets that look just like the real thing.
The key to making it realistic is carefully reproducing details like the browned, toasted color.
Try adding the browning with a sponge.
You can also display your creation in your room and use it as decor!
Chiikawa mini storage
Get soothed by cute characters! Here are some ideas for Chiikawa mini storage.
“Chiikawa” is short for “something small and cute,” and many fans find comfort in the everyday lives of the characters featured in the anime and manga.
This time, let’s make mini storage items with a Chiikawa motif.
You’ll need cardboard, character pocket tissues, double-sided tape, a craft knife, shatterproof glass film, and some tape.
They’re practical and will make organizing feel exciting!
Shaka-shaka accessory pouch
Just looking at it is soothing! Here are some ideas for a “shaka-shaka” trinket case.
Some kids might want to make their own favorite cute container.
This time, let’s make a shaka-shaka trinket case using materials you can find at a 100-yen shop.
You’ll need a clear round gift box, beads and charms, tape, and washi tape.
Put the beads and charms into the lid of the gift box, then secure it to the bottom part of the container with tape—and you’re done! Adding decorative washi tape to the container itself will make it even more festive.
Deodorizing pot made with an ice pack
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Do you have leftover cold packs from buying cakes and other treats sitting in your freezer? Here’s a deodorizing gel pot you can make with those cold packs—perfect as a summer science or craft project for upper elementary students.
Get your materials ready: cold packs, beads, a plastic container, an empty jar, colored markers, a bowl, water, and a stirring stick.
Squeeze the contents of the cold pack into the bowl, add water, and stir until it becomes a gel.
Color the bottom of the plastic container, then add the gelled cold pack and mix to tint it.
Spoon the mixture into the empty jar, add beads or other decorations, and you’re done.
It’s a simple deodorizing pot you can make with everyday items—try creating your own original version!
Strawberry roll cake squishy
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A cute-looking strawberry roll cake squishy that’s perfect for a school science project.
Start by making the roll cake, then decorate it adorably with pink silicone whip! Experiment with color choices that make it look real and explore differences in texture as your theme.
It’s not only cute to look at, but also super squishy and soothing to the touch.
To make it even cuter, try adding strawberries, cookies, and pink pearls.
Displaying photos or the actual piece will surely convey the fun to anyone who sees it.
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Making gemstones that change color with temperature
Making gemstones that change color with temperature is also recommended.
First, prepare a dedicated kit.
Mix the powder included in the kit with water to make it clay-like.
Then knead it and shape it as you like—that’s it.
There are many ways to use the gemstones you make, such as turning them into keychains.
You can focus on perfecting the gemstone shapes, or you can dig into the mystery of why the colors change with temperature.
By the way, the kits are available for around 1,000 yen.
Try searching online shops.
