Elementary School Science Activities : Page 35

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Science fair project which determines whether a person's taste in music is dictated by the key that the song is written in.

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

Help your kindergartener expand social studies and science work while creating this lovely bag clip for the holidays.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

Set up a fun guessing game for your curious kindergartener, one that will test her ability to use all five of her senses.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

In this science fair project, young children notice and track changes in trees throughout the year.

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

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

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.

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.