Elementary School Science Resources : Page 39

This science fair project idea determines the probability of a coin landing heads or tails.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

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.

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

This craft is an excellent way to learn about African-American history, and it also provides fine motor practice.

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.

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

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

Who says snow globes are just for winter? Help your child create a summer version with this fun art project!

Help your kindergarten or first grade child use his creativity to make a beautiful magnetic patterned structure while discovering the wonders of magnets.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

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!

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.