Elementary School Science Activities : Page 33

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

This play-activity causes young children to focus on and become more aware of their sense of hearing and the power of their ears.

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

Invite your kindergarten scientist to conduct this color mixing experiment to discover which primary hues make a rainbow of secondary colors.

In this cool experiment, learn how to find specific gravity of minerals using liquids of different densities to see which substances and items sink and float.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

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.

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

This activity challenges your student to use spatial reasoning and computational thinking to program multiple robots.

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Who knew that nature could get so crafty? Show your kindergartener how to collect and morph pinecones into a whole team of personalized pinecone people.

Develop your child's mathematical and engineering skills with this fun building brick challenge. In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create a boat out of building bricks.

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!

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

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

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

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!

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

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

Future engineers, unite! Discover how to keep a sandcastleâs bridge from falling into the moat.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

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

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.