[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!
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[For Elementary School Students] Collection of Science-Related Games and Quizzes (1–10)
Circuit Puzzle
This is a puzzle-like task where you rearrange parts and lines drawn on a panel into the exact shape of a circuit.
While it’s important to connect the lines to form a loop, make sure to pay close attention to the orientation of components such as batteries and miniature bulbs.
Think about the conditions required for electricity to flow, and complete a correct circuit with the components oriented properly.
Increasing the number of components like batteries and bulbs, or branching the lines along the way, also raises the difficulty level—highly recommended for an extra challenge.
Moon Phases Name Quiz
The moon shows us a different face every day, doesn’t it? Still, many people might not know the names for each phase.
That’s why I recommend a quiz on the names of the moon’s phases.
In this quiz, you’ll answer, in order from the new moon, the traditional lunar calendar’s phases and their names.
By the way, words we casually use like “crescent moon” and “full moon” are also types of names that describe the moon’s phases.
The crescent moon refers to the moon seen around the 3rd day, and the full moon refers to the moon seen around the 15th day.
Magnet Car Race
This is a craft project that uses the properties of magnets: like poles repel each other, while opposite poles or iron attract each other.
Attach wheels to a paper cup and place a magnet at the back.
Then bring close a rod fitted with a magnet oriented to repel, and use it to make the car move.
Pay attention to the orientation and strength of the magnet on the car body, as well as the shape of the rod and how you bring it close, to aim for smoother motion.
It also sounds fun to try variations, such as attaching magnets to the wheels or using multiple rods to see what happens.
[For Elementary School Students] Collection of Science-Related Games and Quizzes (11–20)
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.
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.
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
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.