Elementary School Science Resources : Page 45

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

This science fair project idea attempts to train a worm to complete a simple maze in order to find out if worms can learn and remember.

Test out the pH levels of soil in your backyard versus soil in more wild environments to solve this science case.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

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

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!

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

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 experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.