5th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 2

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

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

Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

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.

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.