5th - 8th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 3

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

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 activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!