Elementary School Science Activities : Page 23

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

In this science fair project, we'll explore how blocking the sun's light can stop those can stop photosensitive paper from changing color.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

Determine which kind of rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) has the greatest reservoir capacity, which is the ability to hold the most oil and natural gas.

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

Make a kindergarten "discovery table" that reinforces both science and writing skills. Here's how:

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

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

What chromosome combinations determine a fetus gender? Use probability to think about whether a sperm and ovum will create a male or female in this project.

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

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.

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.