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By Terri Thompson
Isn’t STEM fun? Kids are able to experiment, play, and get hands on while they learn. It doesn’t get better than this?
Well, it can get better…
What if your STEM experiment resulted in something you can eat? These fun edible STEM projects will help you kids learn some science, engineering, math, and more with results that are safe to eat. Fun!
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Edible STEM Projects
You can learn so much with these projects. Learn how crystals form when you create sugar crystals. Make candy versions of different types of rocks. Or, enjoy some hot chocolate after you experiment with temperature. Yum!
Fun and yummy STEM projects where you can actually eat the results!
Hot Chocolate Science Experiment
Learn about temperature with this fun experiment and as a bonus, you'll have hot chocolate to drink when you're done.
Making Butter - Little House Inspired Science
Make your own butter with this fun Little House inspired science project.
Edible Igneous Rocks Activity
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Learn about igneous rocks when you make this edible candy version.
Easy Rock Candy Tutorial
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Rock candy is also a crystal-making process. Such yummy science!
Lemon Taste Test
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Practice data collection with this fun lemon taste test (project #2 in this post).
Say Cheese! Snack Time STEM
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Build yummy cheese structures with this fun snack time STEAM activity.
Gorgeous and delicious Candy Geode Kitchen Science
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Make your own geodes with this fun candy-making project.
Simple Homemade Ice Cream In a Bag Edible Science
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Learn the science of ice cream with this fun ice cream in a bag experiment.
Meringue Towers
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Learn how to make meringues and use them in a building project with this fun STEM activity.
Cell biology for kids - Plant cell model
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Create an edible plant cell model with this fun project.
Rock Cycle Candy Recipe – Making Metamorphic Rock
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Learn about metamorphic rock when you make your own candy version.
Kid Science: Make orange soda!
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Drink the results when you use science to make your own orange soda.
3 Awesome Ways to Explore Math with a Watermelon
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Use watermelon to explore different math concepts such as shapes, fractions, and weight.
Edible Slime - Candy Corn Slime Recipe
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Use candy corn to make an edible version of slime.
Pumpkin Candy STEM Activity
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Create sculptures with your leftover Halloween candy.
Solar Eclipse Activities & Party Ideas for Kids
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Learn about solar eclipses with this fun edible sandwich version.
Which of these fun edible STEM projects do you want to try with your kids?
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You may also like one of these fun STEM ideas
Fun Popcorn Science Experiments for Kids
Marshmallow STEM Activities
Melting Snow Science Experiment
Easy Sun Prints STEM Activity
Subscription boxes to make STEM easy
I don’t know about you, but I don’t always have time to prep a fun science project. That’s why I love Green Kid Crafts Discovery boxes. The boxes are packed full of projects that are fun and inviting. You can choose to get a subscription or a one-off box based off of a specific theme. Any one you choose would be a lot of fun!
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Wouldn’t it be so much fun to get STEAM family activities delivered to your inbox? I think so! That’s why I’ve created this fun series, STEAM Family Fun, to be delivered to your inbox. After going through all the letters in STEAM each week with a fun activity devoted to each, you’ll start receiving a fun STEAM activity once a month. (And I’ll also pop up in your inbox occasionally if I’ve got other fun things to share.)
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Terri Thompson
Terri is a writer and mom of two elementary-aged girls. She has a passion for learning and is always looking for ways to make learning fun. You can find her here writing about fun learning activities, art, craft, and family fun ideas.
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