Kindergarten - 4th Grade Science Activities : Page 30

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.

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

Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!

Help your kindergarten or first grade child use his creativity to make a beautiful magnetic patterned structure while discovering the wonders of magnets.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

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.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of nature, it's called "camouflage." Play this camouflage matching game with your child!

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.