The Science Technology Library of NYSCI presents Family Science Activity Kits (SAKS) available to NYSCI members.

Explore hands-on science when you take home one of our Science Activity Kits (SAKS). Each kit has everything you need to conduct three to four fun and easy science activities at home.

Grade levels distinctions are just a guide. Feel free to try any grade level kit.

SAKS can be rented for 1 week. There is a $6 materials fee for each kit.

Grades Pre-K – K

Amazing Me! It is amazing to discover what is inside each of us. In this SAK, we learn how our brains work, how we move and more about our amazing bodies.

Curious About Colors Yellow and Red make? Blue and Yellow make? Learn about mixing colors, and see all the colors of the rainbow in this colorful SAK.

Is It Alive? Are you alive?  Are cats and dogs alive?  Are chairs and tables alive? This SAK will teach you what is living and what is not living. Learn and be surprised!

Meddling Magnets Experiment with different kinds of magnets and learn all the awesome things they can really do.

Playing with Plants Plant seeds and see how they grow. Discover how plants get their food and what they need to grow and blossom.

Sensational Senses Learn about the different ways we experience the world. Understand how we use all five of our senses: sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste.

Wading in Water Explore a world of water as you learn about what sinks and what floats. Learn about the water cycle, and see all the different forms water can take.

Grades 1 – 2

About Our Earth Rocks, Minerals, Gems, and Diamonds: what do all these have in common? They come from our Earth. Examine them to learn more about the planet we call home. 

Exploring Matter Can you fold milk? Or cut water? Why can’t you? Learn the answer and why this matters when you borrow this SAK.

Matter and Energy Can matter change? What are different forms of matter? How does light give us energy? How does light move? Shed some light on these questions and much more in Matter and Energy.

Weather and Seasons Why is it hot in the summer and cold in the winter? How do the seasons change? Find out the answers in this kit.

Grades 3 – 4

Cycles on Earth and in Space The cycles of the Moon, how the Earth spins, the change of Seasons, the movement of Weather and Water are some of the mysteries you can study in this kit.

Exploring Earth’s Surface Find out about Earth’s layers, earthquakes, rocks and minerals by conducting the experiments in this SAK.

Investigating Matter Investigate the inner workings of matter—volume, states, temperature and mixtures. 

Patterns on Earth and in Space What goes on in space? How do we know what space looks like? Do events that happen in space effect earth? Answer these questions through investigations in the comfort of your own home.

Grades 5 – 6

Building Blocks of Matter Atoms, elements, compounds and mixtures are learned about through experiments and investigations.  

Processes that Change the Earth This kit explores volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks and much more. Try this kit to better understand how Earth has changed and continues changing. 

The Living Planet Want to know about what supports life on Earth? Ecosystems are studied, and explored.  Learn about different Cycles – Water and Carbon Dioxide-Oxygen and about what can be done to preserve our natural resources.

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