Science experiments to do at home in the cold and snow

These kid-friendly science experiments will help you and your budding scientists escape cabin fever and appreciate the wonders of winter, all while learning a thing or two. All of the experiments on this list use common household items to teach young learners about scientific topics like winter weather systems and chemical reactions. Some experiments rely on cold temperatures and snow or ice from your backyard, but if you’re lucky enough to live in a place where snow is novel and tourists come to you for spring break (we’re looking at you, California, Florida and Hawaii), many of these science experiments can be adapted or done indoors to introduce your kids to the mysteries of winter weather. (Hannah Chorley, The Active Times)