Looking for the perfect end of year science activities to keep your students engaged during the final weeks? These super fun summer science experiments are exactly what you need! Celebrate the last days of school with academic activities that feel more like play, and still check all the learning boxes.
These end of year science projects are simple to prep, exciting for students, and a great way to build lasting memories as you wrap up the year. Perfect for classroom fun or even to send home for families to try over the summer!
Each summer science experiment lists the materials, procedures, and a place for students to record their observations, making these fun science experiments perfect for independent or group exploration.
Summer Science Experiments Include:
Rubber Band Paddle Boats
Sunscreen Lotion vs. Sunscreen Spray
What will melt an ice cube the fastest?
Balloon Towers
Outdoor Chalk Paint
These end of year science projects are easy to set up and will have your students buzzing with excitement to experiment, explore, and explain their thinking.
Why You’ll Love It:
Ready-to-go end of year science project ideas
Great way to transition into summer while maintaining focus
Perfect for STEM days, last week rotations, or science stations
Can easily double as fun take-home activities for summer learning
Using these end of year science activities means you’ll finish strong with fun science experiments your students will actually remember, and beg to do again!
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These Science Experiments Are Perfect For:
End of Year Celebrations
STEM Days
Science Rotations
Open-Ended Inquiry Activities
Family Science Night Ideas
Make your end of year science time meaningful, memorable, and packed with summer science experiments your students will talk about even after the last bell rings!
Hi, I’m Chloe—curriculum designer, teacher mentor, and creator behind Chloe Campbell Education. After over a decade in education, I’ve made it my mission to help elementary and middle school teachers take learning from “just one more worksheet” to wait...did we just have fun while hitting the standards? My resources are built for the real world—where time is short, behaviors are big, and engagement is everything. From hands-on science experiments to math games that trick students into actually loving review time, I create activities that are low-prep, high-impact, and grounded in what actually works.