5th - 8th Grade Earth Day Activities

Science fair project which determines whether plants are able to get enough nutrients from different types of garbage.

Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

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

Teach children how to upcycle dried-out markers with this homemade paint-making activity!

Have fun making recycled paper using scraps of used paper in your home with this hands-on project.

Encourage your child to take ownership of a plant by creating a care plan and following it over the course of a couple of weeks.

What better way to care for the earth than to create a Call to Action plan for the entire family?

This activity is a great way to engage learners in Earth Day celebrations while cultivating skills around nonfiction comprehension and research writing.

In this inspiring activity, children create and perform their very own Reader’s Theater about helping the planet!