Elementary School Science Activities : Page 11

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Check out this mind-blowing experiment in which a hard-boiled egg will fit through an impossibly small opening with the help of only a few matches!

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

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.

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

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

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

Give your science savvy kindergarten a lesson in plant science with this fun carnation experiment.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

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.

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.