Elementary School Earth and Space Science Activities : Page 7

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Help your kindergarten scientist explore an important part of earth science: how soil retains water.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."