Elementary School Science Activities : Page 37

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

This play-activity causes young children to focus on and become more aware of their sense of hearing and the power of their ears.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

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

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

In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

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

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

Your preschooler is familiar with the colors in their crayon box, but can they find these colors in the world? Take them on a scavenger hunt to find out!

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Your kindergartener will have a blast helping you craft these fun, eco-friendly potted place cards.

What's a crater, and how does it happen? Here's a kindergarten experiment with safe, nontoxic ingredients.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

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