Elementary School Science Activities : Page 26

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

Wind is an important source of renewable, green energy. The purpose of this science fair project is to build and operate a windmill generator.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

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

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

In this fun guessing game, your child uses his sense of smell and taste to figure out what is in the container. Here's how to play:

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

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

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!

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

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