1st - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 28

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

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

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

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

The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

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

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

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

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

This science fair project idea explores whether cats can be trained in the same way that dogs can.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Science fair project in which you will learn more about the natural world by preserving and identifying different animal tracks.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.