Fifth Grade Earth & Space Science Activities

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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