1st - 8th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 4

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

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

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

Grow borax crystals and get your child excited about Earth science with this crafty science experiment.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Encourage your kindergartener to investigate and chronicle the weather she observes during the coldest months of the year.