Life Science Activities : Page 5

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!

Do this activity to help your kids see how seeds contain "baby" versions of big plant stems, roots, and leaves.

When the wind starts blowing, you and your child can plant a sponge garden in the comfort of your own kitchen. Here's how:

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

How can you tell the difference between a spider and an insect? Your child will find out as he makes a tray of yummy creepy crawly snacks.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

The garden is the perfect place to practice math and science with preschoolers. Get digging (and counting, sorting, observing at the same time!)

Travel back to the Jurassic age with this creative dinosaur activity that would make a great addition to any wall or fridge.

Make this easy composting dessert and then enjoy the yummy results!

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Here is a kindergarten activity that blends art and science by using magnets, paint, and objects found around the house to create a picture.

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

Help your child hunt and capture bugs to observe to practice important science skills and satisfy her curiosity simultaneously!

In this kindergarten activity your child will create a map of your house and use a magnet to move pictures of your family through the house!

Boost your preschooler's attention to detail by getting her to explore the differences between two different pumpkins: large and small.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Help your kindergartener expand social studies and science work while creating this lovely bag clip for the holidays.

Looking for a fun way to encourage imaginative play? Try crafting these animal dice with your preschooler.

Your kindergartener will make prints of his favorite fruits and vegetables and learn how to organize and assemble his very own book.

Encourage your child to jump into sea creature science by creating her own colorful "socktopus" sculpture.

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!