3rd - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 20

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.

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

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

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

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!

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

How would you dry your wet clothes if your dryer didn't work? Find out with this fun experiment!

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

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

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

This science fair project idea explores whether there is a connection to the color a person wears and the way their emotional state is perceived by others.

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

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.