1st - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 25

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

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.

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!

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

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

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

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

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

Discover how to make fake snot with this cool science fair project idea to learn about polymers, enzymes, and more.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

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

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

Let your young adventurer go bug hunting in the great outdoors with their very own bug net!

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

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

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.