Science Activities : Page 51

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Bring the fun of gardening indoors! By stuffing a simple pair of pantyhose with a few grass seeds on top, your child can grow her very own plant pet.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

Explore the best way to store popcorn kernels. It examines the impact of moisture and temperature on unpopped kernels.

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.

Your preschooler is familiar with the colors in their crayon box, but can they find these colors in the world? Take them on a scavenger hunt to find out!

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

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

This experiment investigates if small changes in your diet can alter your basal body temperature.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

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

Test the combustion of different types of woods.

Research what is known about Alzheimer's disease and its treatment, and then prepare a script for television to educate the public.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

Science fair project idea examines different techniques for memorization. Analyze results of memory tests to determine which method is most effective.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

This science fair project idea explores how water and ice can change the form of rocks.

Science fair project that demonstrates how stalagmites and stalactites are formed.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

In this experiment you will use plastic and magnets to test your local soil composition.

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

This science fair project introduces children to static electricity and the idea that electricity is more than lights and plugs.

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.

Create your very own scented hand sanitizer that will help your child to keep those nasty germs at bay!

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.