1st - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 28

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.

This fun science fair project idea helps students learn how acid rains are formed and explore how acid rain damages the environment.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

With Halloween right around the corner, find a way to use your brain and reward your tummy with a new type of science -- candy science!

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

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

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

This project uses science and art to help students learn and teach others about Earth's endangered and extinct species.

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

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!

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.