Elementary School Science Activities : Page 32

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

This science project explores the concept of being opaque or clear. Can you make something clear opaque? Or something opaque clear?

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

Teach your kids about entropy with this fun, easy exercise, and teach your money to dance while you're at it!

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

Science fair project that compares the ecology of different soil samples by identifying which sample has the most invertebrates living in it.

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.

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

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

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

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

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

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

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

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

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

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?