3rd - 8th Grade Science Activities : Page 17

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

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

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

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

Demonstrate how static electricity can cause an object to move. It also examines just how an object affected by static electricity will move.

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

Science fair project that identifies the differences between soils from different environments and attempts to figure out why those differences exist.

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!