3rd - 6th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 3

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.

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.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

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

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

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.