1st - 4th Grade Science Activities : Page 27

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

This activity is a fun challenge for students who have just started learning to program educational robots.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

This tricky building block challenge asks your learner to think creatively. They will work on their divergent thinking skills as they try to fill up an index card perfectly with building bricks.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.