4th - 7th Grade Science Activities : Page 6

Check out this fun and easy science fair project idea on germination of a seed and learn to identify exterior and interior parts of a bean seed.

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

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

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

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

In this CD hovercraft science project, students will construct their own DIY hovercraft.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

Learn with makes water molecules work with this fun and easy science activity!

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

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

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!