4th - 6th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 3

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

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

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

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

Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

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

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

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

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.