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

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.

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

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

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.

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.

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