Kindergarten - 4th Grade Science Activities : Page 16

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

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

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Invite your kindergarten marine biologist to practice in scientific identification and categorization while creating a lovely treasure box.

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.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

In this activity, you'll send your kindergartener on a scavenger hunt to find sounds and create a sound recording. Here's how!

Satisfy your kindergartener's fascination of different sounds with this easy science project, where they'll use their ears instead of their eyes to identify sounds!

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Your preschooler is familiar with the colors in their crayon box, but can they find these colors in the world? Take them on a scavenger hunt to find out!

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

Do this activity to help your kids see how seeds contain "baby" versions of big plant stems, roots, and leaves.

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

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

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

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.

Kids learn how to prevent erosion by growing grass. They'll test soil with grass against raw soil in this revealing science fair project idea for 4th grade.

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!