Elementary School Earth Science Project Ideas
Here are many elementary school earth science project ideas. Browse through the earth science project ideas below, or use the selector to find a different theme or grade level. You can also find tips on how to complete the elementary school earth science project you choose.
How Does Pressure Change Minerals?
In this experiment, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation, or thin leaf-like layers.
Pushing and Pulling: Why are More Volcanoes Found in Areas of Great Crustal Movement?
This fun science project idea for elementary school students describe the plate tectonic theory and explains the reasons for more volcanic activities in areas of great crustal movement.
Indicators: How do Scientists Gather Clues to Climates of the Past?
Scientists know a lot about what the earth was like millions of years ago, before humans were around, even before dinosaurs were around! Find out how scientists predict what the earth looked like long ago in this experiment!
Don't Have a Meltdown!
The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine what effect substances have on ice, and which of these products most effectively melts ice.
To Compost or Not Compost?
The objective of this science fair project idea is to compare how long it takes a biodegradable item (an apple) to decompose in a compost pile vs. in a garbage bag in a landfill.
Splat! How do Raindrops Affect Rocks?
Rocks are greatly affected by the weather. Some weather conditions help the formation of rocks while others loosen rock particles. In this science project, explore how raindrops affect rocks?
Changed: How Does Oxygen Weather a Rock?
How does oxygen change the composition and appearance of rock? In this science project, learn about chemical weathering and how it changes rocks into an orange or reddish brown colors.
Gas Sniffers: How Can you Test for the Presence of Carbon Dioxide and Use it to Predict a Volcanic Eruption?
In this fun elementary school science project students will design an experiment to learn how scientist use the presence of carbon dioxide in predicting a volcanic eruption.
Compost Sorting
What is compost? What things aren't biodegradable? How does composting help plants? This science project encourages students to learn more about how to compost, why compost is important, and how it helps the environment.
Easy Flow: How Does Pressure Affect the Rock in the Asthenosphere?
This middle school science project will help students design a model to determine the affect of pressure on rocks present in asthenosphere or earth's mantle.
