1st - 6th Grade Science Activities : Page 8

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

What's a liquid? What's a solid? What better way to experiment than by turning a childhood favorite, ice cream, into a homemade science lesson!

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Kids learn about examples of mechanical weathering and conduct an experiment with seeds and plaster in this cool geology science fair project idea.

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

This light bulb science project includes step-by-step instructions for testing the heat from different light bulbs.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.

In this cool physics experiment, use double plane mirrors at various angles to learn about light reflection. Then, see if you can solve a puzzling problem!

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.