1st - 3rd Grade Science Activities : Page 6

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

Learn how to tell time by the sun with this cool science fair project idea that tracks how the accuracy of a sundial changes over time.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

This science fair project idea explores the egg's thin membrane.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

Challenge your learner to design and build a city of their own in this creative engineering activity.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

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

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

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!

This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.