1st - 4th Grade Science Activities : Page 2

Tired of gum with flavor that lasts for just a couple of minute? Put gum to the test with this chewy science experiment!

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

This science fair project idea discovers which brand of bubblegum produces the largest bubbles.

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

How greasy are your potato chips? Students will use a reliable method to quantify greasiness and compare different brands in this great science fair project.

Learn how to make an anemometer with step-by-step instructions in this cool science fair project idea for 4th grade.

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

This science fair project idea creates a sedimentary rock and to investigate what takes place during the rock cycle.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

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

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

Certain fruits can change gelatinâs ability to set. In this experiment, kids will discover what happens when gelatin meets pineapple enzyme.

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.