4th and 5th Grade Life Science Activities : Page 2

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

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.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.

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

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

Have your child build a model of a coral polyp, one of the tiny animals that composes a coral reef.