Elementary School Science Activities : Page 27

Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

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

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

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.

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

In this fun project, use a memory game to test various age groups and determine whether aging directly affects short-term memory loss.

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

This activity will introduce your child to the four different components of blood and give him a fun way to visualize its properties.

This science fair project on testing water hardness is a great introduction to practical chemistry. Test and learn the difference between hard and soft water.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.

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

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Science fair project that helps you better understand density by comparing the relative densities of cans of Coke and Diet Coke.

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

In this awesome science fair project idea, kids will be attempting to pick up different objects using snail slime.

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.