4th - 8th Grade Science Activities : Page 18

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

This science fair project idea explores whether cats can be trained in the same way that dogs can.

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

This experiment that explores water and air pressure will amaze your fifth grader as it appears that a single card is holding water in an upside-down glass.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Science fair project which determines whether it is numerically possible to be connected to every person on the earth within six degrees of separation.

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

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.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

Teach kids about a fun way they can remember this more efficiently- the power of mnemonics. Kids will be amazed.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

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

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.

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

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

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

Science fair project in which you will learn more about the natural world by preserving and identifying different animal tracks.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

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!

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.