3rd - 5th Grade Earth and Space Science Activities : Page 2

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

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

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."

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.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

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.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

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.