Science Activities : Page 41

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

What direction should solar panels face? It's not the direction you might think! This free and enlightening science fair project helps kids discover the answer.

Aquariums are usually reserved for fish, but this aquarium will contain creatures from your child's imagination!

Young physicists learn about apparent weightlessnessâthat weird sensation you sometimes feel in elevators, turbulent airplanes, and roller coasters.

Determines the extent that high school GPA predicts future income. Survey volunteers, divide GPA into 5 categories, compare income levels with GPA

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

Help your child understand surface tension by showing them how they can create a "skin" on top of water.

What are the effects of fertilizer on plant growth? What's the best fertilizer type (solid, liquid or powder)? Kids find out in this science fair project idea.

Here is a cool and easy science project to determine the rate of chlorophyll breaks down and how it affects the color change of grass from green to yellow.

Science fair project that compares the properties of different fabrics to determine whether natural or synthetic fabrics are better at wicking away moisture.

Determine whether a hot liquid cools off faster when liquid is added before or after a two minute wait.

Kids learn how fiber optics work with a dramatic total internal reflection experiment using a fish tank, water, and a laser pointer.

This project determines what percentage of test subjects react adversely to the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard and explores their physiological responses.

This science experiment explores why leaves change color in the fall and the role of photosynthesis in leaf coloration.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

How would you dry your wet clothes if your dryer didn't work? Find out with this fun experiment!

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

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!

In the mood for a bit of silly science? Help your child create a truly one-of-a-kind planter out of a potato head!

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

In this experiment you simulate radioactive decay in order to gain an understanding of the basics of half-life.

Your preschooler can learn how to siphon water with just two bottles and a plastic tube in this fun, educational science activity.

In this experiment, you experiment with laser jet toner, a magnetic fluid, as it moves, bubbles, and forms unique shapes.

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

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

Test for a correlation between perceived color and heart rate. Using a stethoscope and stop watch, measure the heart rate (beats per minute) of volunteers.

Science fair project that explores the natural process of limestone formation.

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Study and categorize the functions and types of genes. Run gene experiments chosen from links. Analyze data, explain ideas in a detailed report.