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7. Does it sink or float? Water play is a great way to cool down on those hot summer days. This experiment can be crazy simple just by gathering objects from around the house and asking your kids if they think the items will sink or float, and then testing those theories! Science Sparks tested water balloons, and can you guess what they found? Check it out here!

8. Will candy and soda blow up a balloon? This experiment will make your kids think twice before mixing these two in their tummies again! Go to Steve Spangler Science to find out how to create this really cool experiment.

9. A small garden is a great summer project! Your kids will learn the science of growing their own food. Vegetables are a great choice because they germinate quickly, so your kids won’t have to wait long to see the “fruits” of their labor! Head over to Gardening Know How to learn how to get started.

10. Slime is always fun to make, even if it’s a bit messy! I’m loving this lava slime from Surviving on a Teacher’s Salary. What a great way to mix science with sensory play!

11. Make your own fossils with this tutorial from The Crafty Classroom. All you’ll need is Plaster of Paris, aluminum foil, and a few small objects to fossilize. This is a great educational activity to pair with a book on fossils for fun summer learning.

12. Bake a chemistry cake! Did you ever think that baking was a science experiment? It is! Heating the cake batter causes a chemical reaction that changes the dough into a fluffy, tasty cake! Head over to education.com for the science of it, and have fun!

Rebecca Eanes is the bestselling author of multiple books including Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide, The Positive Parenting Workbook, and The Gift of a Happy Mother. She is the grateful mom of two boys.