1st - 8th Grade Science Activities : Page 34

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Science fair project that helps you better understand density by comparing the relative densities of cans of Coke and Diet Coke.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

Could there be toxic chemicals lurking in the cupboards and closets of your home?

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

In this cool experiment, learn how to find specific gravity of minerals using liquids of different densities to see which substances and items sink and float.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

A simple science experiment exploring the physics of water pressure that's been amazing people since Medieval times.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!