5th - 7th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 3

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.

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.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

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

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.

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

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

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.

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

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!

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

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

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

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.