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

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

The Earth is always providing in so many ways! In this activity, children reflect on how the Earth gives and on their love for the Earth through discussion and letter writing.

Children will reflect on the importance of performing acts of kindness for the Earth, hear a story about easy ways they can care for the Earth, and set goals to conserve more in their everyday lives.

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

In this activity, your child will reflect on how adults can learn from kids. They will watch a TED Talk presented by a 12-year-old girl about the power of young people’s ideas and teachings, and they will generate some of their own unique ideas.

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

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

Kids learn about potential energy, and mechanical energy, and how to make power from water with one of our favorite renewable energy projects for kids.

Science fair project which teaches you how to make your own homemade glue by combing curdled milk with baking soda.

Is your fifth grader trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!

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

Grow borax crystals and get your child excited about Earth science with this crafty science experiment.

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

In this activity, your child will practice taking on the perspective of others and will generate ideas for conflict resolution at home.

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

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

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

Children reflect on ways they have cared for themselves, others, and the Earth before building a garden to share beauty with others in their community.

What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

Create a giant octopus from cardboard that holds onto a sea of creatures from its tentacles!

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

Get your child cooking with this easy side dish from the Bahamas.