Gross Out Quiz 

Fungus, funky smells, slime, and more! Dive into the science of gross as you take this interactive online quiz from National Geographic Kids.   

Gross Podcasts 

Brains On! has a lot of great podcast episodes about all things gross. Try What Makes Gross Things Gross?, Your Booger Questions Answered, Where Does Our Poo and Pee Go?, Fart Smarts: Understanding the Gas We Pass, and Animal Farts: A Mighty Wind.   

Gross Science Videos 

Check out this playlist from PBS NOVA for short videos about the science behind gross topics like The Frog That Barfs Up Its Babies, Sea Cucumbers Have Multipurpose Butts, The Chemistry of Skunk Spray, and Why Do Dogs Eat Poop?   

Make Your Own Slime

Slime is an ooey gooey substance that all kids love, but behind this creation is a science explanation! Learn how polymers make slime so much fun. Then try this slime recipe from Imagination Station’s Stay at Home Science collection.   

Gross Science Projects 

Explore these projects from Scholastic Education to have some fun with gross science. You can do many of the projects with household materials. Try “Snot Now” to make your own snot; keep a “Fart Journal” to track your flatulence; make “Drinkable Blood” for a sweet treat, and more!

• STEM for Kids website
  
• Mystic Aquarium's YouTube channel