Preschool - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 29

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

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

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Your preschooler wonât need a passport to go on this nature safari! All you need are paper, crayons and a nature trail or your back yard.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

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

Help your child make an attractive frozen holiday ornament to hang outside during winter months.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

Science fair project which determines whether it is numerically possible to be connected to every person on the earth within six degrees of separation.

Help your little one figure out the differences between the worlds of air, land and water, a huge step in understanding how our environment works.

How can you tell the difference between a spider and an insect? Your child will find out as he makes a tray of yummy creepy crawly snacks.

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

This plaster fossil activity is a fun supplement to preschool science. Use plaster to make imprints of your child's handprints, footprints and other objects!

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!