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[For Elementary School Students] Collection of Science-Related Games and Quizzes

Science is a subject where students research familiar living things and learn how things work and the laws of physics through observation and experiments.

Because they can create phenomena that seem almost magical—like using a magnifying glass to set paper on fire—many children probably enjoy it.

Now, to get them even more engaged than before, let’s turn studying into a kind of play!

In this article, we’ve put together a collection of science-related games and quizzes.

Have fun and get everyone excited!

[For Elementary School Students] Collection of Science-Related Games and Quizzes (11–20)

Water gun target game

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Water gun target game

This is a simple game using classic water guns in the hot summer, where you compete to see how many targets you can hit within a time limit.

Don’t just focus on target practice—also pay attention to how water guns work by building pressure to push water out.

It’s also recommended to try a DIY approach using basic materials to think about mechanisms like pushing water in with a rod that seals gaps and shooting water out through a nozzle.

Get creative with the durability and distance of the targets, and consider how much water force is needed to knock them down.

How far can the rubber stretch? game

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How far can the rubber stretch? game

Here’s a game-style experiment that makes learning fun: the “How far can a rubber band stretch?” game.

In this activity, you test how far a rubber band can be stretched.

Tie a rubber band so that it connects a bucket filled with weights and a rod, then pull only on the rod.

The goal is to see at what point of stretching the rubber band snaps.

It’s not only educational, but also exciting as you feel the suspense of wondering when the band will break.

Be sure to learn about the properties of rubber along with the experiment.

Light Bulb Russian Roulette

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Light Bulb Russian Roulette

This is a quiz where a circuit connecting a battery and a light bulb is presented, and you consider how it changes when certain conditions are added.

The key points for correct answers include understanding the differences in how electricity flows in series and parallel circuits and predicting the current when changes are introduced.

Rather than just being satisfied with knowing the answer, be sure to check the reasons—such as how the current changed—to deepen your understanding of electricity.

Increasing the number of bulbs and batteries makes the circuit more complex and the changes harder to predict, which makes it even more worthwhile.

Pill Bug Maze

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Pill Bug Maze

Here’s an intriguing idea for a pill bug maze.

The concept is to place pill bugs in a cardboard maze and let them walk through it.

The pill bugs should advance through the maze following a pattern: right, left, right, left.

This actually stems from a behavior known as the alternation of turn response.

Try thinking about or researching why they possess such a habit.

By the way, earthworms can be used for the same experiment.

It might be fun to try both as a set.

Cloud Types Quiz

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Cloud Types Quiz

Have you ever come across unusual clouds? In fact, there are many different types of clouds, and each one has a name.

Let’s learn about them with a cloud-type quiz.

You’ll surely find some you’ve seen before.

From now on, when you spot them, you can tell your family and friends what they’re called.

By the way, some clouds can indicate changes in the weather.

If you remember them, it might be useful in daily life.

For example, when cirrus clouds appear, there’s a high chance of rain within a few days.

What kind of flower blooms?

Let’s look at seeds and bulbs and guess the answer! What flower will bloom? Here are some quiz ideas.

I’m sure your school or local park has many kinds of flowers in bloom.

This time, try predicting what flower will bloom from photos of seeds and bulbs, and answer the quiz! You might see flowers you already know.

Share what you learn with your friends and family! These quiz ideas will help you grow to love plants and flowers in nature even more.

In conclusion

Have you found something that looks both fun and worth tackling seriously? As expected, hands-on experiments might be best, since you can understand how things work while experiencing them firsthand. By all means, everyone, enjoy a meaningful science time together!