Life Science Activities : Page 5

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!

Ethanol can be used as an alternative fuel! The purpose of this experiment is to identify a starch plant that produces the largest quantity of ethanol.

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

This is a fun and inexpensive project and it's a great way for your child to build basic geometry skills, like shape recognition and pattern/angle familiarity.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This project will examine the relationship between wind velocity and direction and the distance a baseball travels.

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

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

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

In this physics project, you'll learn how to find the maximum height of a projectile using some math and trigonometry.

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

This science fair project idea identifies and understands adaptations in birds.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Can you wink? Is your ability to wink genetic or simply based on chance? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Create homemade seed packets with your kids. This activity combines your kids' love of science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

Travel back to the Jurassic age with this creative dinosaur activity that would make a great addition to any wall or fridge.

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

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

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!

Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.

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

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.