Water is a scientific wonder! It keeps us healthy and powers our world.

We’re sharing hands-on activities you can do at home to build an appreciation for this precious resource while having fun, too. A trusted adult should supervise and assist children at all times during these experiments.

Find these activities and more in the Kid's Corner of our website!

Simple Saltwater Experiment. Saltwater is denser than freshwater. How does this change whether certain objects will float? Click for instructions 

Create an Edible Aquifer. A simple experiment that teaches the principles of how water collects underground, how it's replenished, and how water wells work. Click for instructions 

Schedule a Watershed Clean-Up! We can all contribute to healthy waterways. Invite friends and neighbors for an even bigger impact. Click for instructions 

More activity ideas from around the web:

Recreate the Water Cycle. With just a few simple materials you can recreate the water cycle in a glass jar! Watch hot water evaporate and transform into small water droplets. Click for instructions.

Watch Water in Action! All living things need water to stay healthy and alive. Use food dye to follow the path of water as it’s absorbed by a carnation. Click for instructions.

Be a Leak Detective. Visit the EPA's WaterSense for Kids page for fun, free activities that encourage water conservation around the house. Click here.

Visit our Water 101 page to keep learning about the value of water!