Dancing Raisins Science Experiment | Scientific Method Activity for Kids | STEM Investigation Prep-2

Make learning the scientific method fun, bubbly, and engaging with this hands-on Dancing Raisins Experiment, designed especially for Prep to Year 2 students!

This resource includes a step-by-step PowerPoint and 10 differentiated, print-and-go worksheets that support students as they predict, observe, and explain what happens when raisins are added to a fizzy drink. With opportunities to draw, label, and write, it’s perfect for introducing science inquiry in a way that’s age-appropriate, visual, and exciting.

The experiment uses simple, everyday materials (just raisins and fizzy drink) and comes to life in under 5 minutes as students watch the raisins bounce and dance! It’s quick to set up, super engaging, and easy to clean up, making it ideal for busy classrooms. Just add your materials, display the PowerPoint, and you're ready to investigate!

✅ What’s Included:

• Step-by-step PowerPoint presentation

• 10 differentiated worksheets for drawing, writing, and reflecting

• Clear, child-friendly explanation of what’s happening and why

• Worksheets that guide students through the scientific method

• Easy-to-follow teacher instructions

✅ Skills Covered:

• Making predictions and scientific observations

• Recording results through drawing and writing

• Using simple science language

• Understanding basic scientific concepts (e.g. gas, buoyancy, carbon dioxide)

• Following steps in an investigation

✅ Perfect for:

• Science Week or STEM celebration days

• Prep to Year 2 science or inquiry lessons

• Whole-class or small group investigations

• Independent science journal tasks

• Quick, low-prep experiments that spark curiosity

✅ Why Teachers Love It:

• Aligned with science inquiry skills in the Australian Curriculum

• Super low-prep – just print, project, and go!

• Fun, visual, and easy to manage in a busy classroom

• Great for hands-on, sensory learning

• Differentiated to suit a range of abilities

Bubbling with excitement and science learning—bring your classroom to life with Dancing Raisins!