1st - 8th Grade Science Activities : Page 18

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

This science fair project idea explores plant growth from a bulb, root, and a stem and investigates asexual plant reproduction.

Will increasing the amount of salt in water effect how slow or fast the water freezes?

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Help your curious third grader construct a dazzling spinning wheel that will teach him about the science behind colors while providing some silly entertainment!

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

In this science fair project, students create their own miniature salt flats at home.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

This fun activity makes use of pasta shells, paint, and glue make a crab while your child learns about this unique creature.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.