Preschool - 3rd Grade Science Activities : Page 15

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

In this experiment, students will create their own version of coquina, a sedimentary rock thatâs formed by seashells and sand, cemented by seawater minerals.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

Your child will decorate a headband with any bugs they can think of, then they'll add antennae so they can pretend to be a bug!

In almost every preschool classroom is a sensory table. Learn how to make one at home!

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.

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

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Help your child create a garden journal sketchbook as she observes and records the natural world through the changing seasons.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Who says snow globes are just for winter? Help your child create a summer version with this fun art project!

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!

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

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

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

In the mood for a bit of silly science? Help your child create a truly one-of-a-kind planter out of a potato head!

Have your little astronaut create her own crater-filled moon with this fun craft project that encourages learning about the final frontier.

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?