Cause and effect science experiments

Trying to teach Cause and Effect but need to make sure you're following the correct standards? Here are some great tips to teaching this subject to grades 4 5 6 in the science classroom. Check it out!

Teaching cause and effect is not just for reading workshop! Science (along with math, social studies, and health) is a great place to work in this critical thinking skill. Check out this quick blog post for some tips and easy activities to integrate cause and effect practice into your science lessons. If you teach 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade science, be sure to pin for some easy-to-implement ways to help students identify cause and effect examples in your science curriculum!

Did you know if you mix milk with Red Bull, the milk will curdle? Pour milk (whole milk works best) into a glass. Then, pour Red Bull on top. Let the solution sit for five minutes. The acid in the Red Bull causes the protein (casein) in the milk to separate. This is a great experiment to do with a states of matter unit. When the milk curdles, a chemical reaction takes place, resulting in a precipitate. Below, Mr. Mishler's second grade class tested Red Bull on five types of milk.

This is a easy and fun cause and effect experiment! All you need is water, pepper, dish soap and a plate. When the boys first touch the pepper with nothing on their fingers nothing happens. What happens when they touch the pepper with dish soap on their fingers? The boys were amazed at the results! […]

This super easy science experiment has some AMAZING results!

What causes a thunderstorm? Use this simple hands-on science experiment to show kids how thunderstorms form.

Did you know that baking soda and vinegar can make candy hearts DANCE? It’s true!

An erupting lemon volcano is the perfect kitchen science activity or chemistry experiment to try with the kids.

You have to try this cool Magic Milk Experiment! Teach your kids about colors, chemical reactions, and blow their minds at the same time.

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