1st - 5th Grade Activities : Page 8

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Spark your kids' interest in writing by helping them write a mini-book about their favorite subject: themselves!

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

Young scientists develop a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, and then revise their hypothesis to find out which common household liquids dissolve candy corn.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

It doesnât take long for flashcard drills about prefixes and suffixes to get old. Turn the learning process into a treasure hunt with this fun activity!

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

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 science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Kids will learn some cool stuff about chemical reactions by determining what happens when you mix different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and yeast.

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

In this writing activity, let your child reflect on the past and practice their writing skills and word usage as they create an "I Used to, Now I" poem.

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

Liven up your sixth grader's study of world geography with these three fun challenges.

Celebrate 100 fantastic days of school by creating a school-themed collage with 100 pieces in this unique arts and crafts activity.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

Math Facts Game: A mix of musical chairs and Twister meets math. Nipping multiplication problems in the bud was never this much fun!

Improve your child's memory, focus, and concentration with this outdoor group memory game. For 4th grade, 5th grade, and middle school age children.

Find out which type of sponge holds the most water.

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!