Elementary School Earth and Space Science Activities : Page 2

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

Introduce your child to preliminary science concepts by challenging them to do this fun and simple cloud observation activity.

In this fun activity, kids practice measurement and boost fine motor skills as they learn all about how fossils form and even make a few of their own!

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Build a bird feeder science craft that brings birds to your yard, and a smile to the whole family's face.

Celebrate April showers with a springtime arts and crafts activity: make sparkly, shiny raindrops with your kid.

Brighten up your home with this fun activity! Make a summer sun print and teach your child the art of easy print making.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Try this activity with your child to explore what happens to rain (and the living things that need it) when it becomes polluted.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.