Science Activities : Page 49

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Check out this fun science fair project idea to determine if the size of a particle affect the rate or speed of a chemical reaction.

Evaluate gender differences in processing visual information.

Test the placebo effect in different groups of people.

The objective of this sociologically-inclined experiment is to evaluate whether kids' toy preferences are hardwired or develop as they grow.

The objective of this experiment is to find out if cooked beans grow faster, if at all, than uncooked beans.

Experiment with magnetism in this 8th grade science activity in which your child will create a working compass using a steel needle, magnet, and jar.

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

Compare the amount of ozone in various locations with this science fair project that will have your kid create her own ozone strips!

This science fair project idea designs safe bicycle routes using GPS.

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

This science fair project idea tests the efficiency of short term memory.

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

In this science fair project, students evaluate if the phases of the moon affect the way people feel.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

Bake some cookies with an oven that collects sunlight and traps the shorter wavelengths (heat!).

This project explores what happens to a rubber band when it is heated and cooled.

Science fair project that examines the biodiversity of ant populations in various locations.

Checkerboard play challenges students to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking.

The weather is a key kindergarten science concept. With this activity your child will learn about wind direction and create a self portrait, too!

This science fair project idea examines the differences between bottle water, filtered water, and tap water.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

Check out this fun science fair project idea to explore how building on different types of soil affects the relative stability of buildings in an earthquake.

This science fair project idea determines which flower lasts the longest.

Is that seed alive or not? Here's an exciting way for kindergarteners to make a seed museum that your child can watch, using simple household materials.

The objective of this science project is to determine whether the brain first processes colors, shapes, or words when given conflicting messages.

Make these homemade shell fossils and introduce your child to the wonders of science!

Learn about our response to scents that existed in our environment over evolutionary time and consider why scents might affect our mood state.