5th and 6th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 2

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.