1st - 8th Grade Science Activities : Page 12

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

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

Explore solids and liquids with your young scientist by making gluep, a goopy substance that can behave like both a solid and a liquid!

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

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

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

The purpose of this science fair project is to build a basic radio.

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

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

In this project, you will observe and record changes in sunspots over two weeks.

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.

What are the effects of fertilizer on plant growth? What's the best fertilizer type (solid, liquid or powder)? Kids find out in this science fair project idea.

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

Your kid will be captivated as she watches liquids change color before her very eyes during this fun science project that introduces some chemistry basics.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!