1st - 5th Grade Life Science Activities : Page 3

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

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

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

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

This fun and easy middle school science fair project idea explores the topic of pollution and demonstrates if polluted soil affect the growth of green plants.

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

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

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

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

This activity will introduce your child to the four different components of blood and give him a fun way to visualize its properties.

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

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.