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Fifth Grade Earth & Space Science Activities

Fifth grade earth science is exciting! Full of DIY volcanoes, solar system studies, and homemade crystals, the subject can really bring science to life. Kids can also learn a little more about rocks with geology activities. Help students discover the wondrous science that's happening all around them with these earth science activities and projects for fifth grade.

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Earth & Space Science

Make Colorful Crystals from Coal

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

Sunset Calendar

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

Make a Hummingbird Feeder

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.

Make a Galaxy Mobile

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

Solar System Garland

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your kid to astronomy.

Observe the Greenhouse Effect in a Jar

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Get Astronomical with an Indoor Star Show!

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

Experiment with "Quicksand"

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

Speak up for the Earth

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Air Particle Experiment

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

Construct a Winter Wind Chime

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Grow Sparkling Borax Crystals

Grow borax crystals and get your child excited about Earth science with this crafty science experiment.

Different Types of Rocks

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

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