Children's Museum Of Houston


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In this math activity, learners make toothpick designs by following simple patterns.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners find patterns in telephone numbers.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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In this math activity, learners play a game and try to collect the most cards by guessing if the next number to appear will be odd or even.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 4 - 8 5 to 10 minutes
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How much can you do in one minute? In this activity, learners estimate how many times a partner can complete a task (like writing their name or jumping jacks) in one minute.

free Ages 4 - 8 10 to 30 minutes
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In this hands-on activity, learners explore static electricity through the use of common household products. They also explore the connection between static electricity and cold weather.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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This experiment describes how to create a "dribble bottle" which only leaks water when the cap is unscrewed. The full water bottle has a small hole made with a push pin.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 14 10 to 30 minutes
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In this math activity, learners make a set of fraction cards to play a game that will help relieve their fraction frustrations.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 6 - 11 10 to 30 minutes
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This math challenge, played with two players or a whole group, engages your problem solving skills.

$10 - $20 per group Ages 6 - 11 5 to 10 minutes
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In this activity, learners create a model of a hot air balloon using tissue paper and a hairdryer. Educators can use this activity to introduce learners to density and its role in why things float.

$5 - $10 per group Ages 6 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners explore fractions as they help gators share pies.

1 cent - $1 per student Ages 8 - 11 10 to 30 minutes