Volume Experiments With Water

Here is a hands-on STEM exercise for kids.

It is fun for the kids and very easy to set up.

Use everyday items around the house to illustrate science ideas and theories.

Explore volume, shape and size

The size of a three-dimensional space is called volume.

One simple way to find out which container has a bigger volume is by measuring the amount of water it holds.

The scientific method

This activity introduces the idea of science exploration to kids. Science is not just about knowing information. It is a way of trying to make sense of the world.

Scientists observe, ask questions, hypothesize, design experiments, collect data and use it to try to understand the world around us. Children can learn all of these in experiments such as this volume comparison.

Using the various comparison methods, kids learn to explore and observe in different ways. They will learn that it is possible to arrive at the same conclusion using different methods. A problem can often be solved or investigated from multiple angles. To systematically explore, investigate, observe and understand is the scientific method.