3rd - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 14

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

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 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."

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.

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.

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

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

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 project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.