Earth and Space Science Activities : Page 2

Encourage your kindergartener to investigate and chronicle the weather she observes during the coldest months of the year.

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Help your preschooler craft a homemade wind spinning device--a surefire to make your backyard sparkle, and teach her a bit about weather!

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

This slightly messy, but tons-of-fun tactile activity will cement the idea of the land and water as pictured on maps in your young learner's mind.

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

Help your child create a written message and practice their letters using sticks they find in nature. Here's how to get started.

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

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

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

Kids will love making clouds and learning how to make a water cycle model in this fun science fair project idea that explores evaporation and precipitation.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

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

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.

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

This fun and crafty activity is easy enough for your child to lend a helping hand and makes a great indoor or outdoor game.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?