1st - 3rd Grade Science Activities : Page 9

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

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.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

This science fair project idea investigates the ability of different whitening toothpastes to whiten teeth.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Gather some friends for a bubbly soda taste test do determine calories' role in your favorite drinks.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

Make a lei and bring a touch of the tropical lifestyle into your home!

Help your first grader design and create his very own bird feeder out of an empty milk carton.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.