Kindergarten - 7th Grade Science Activities : Page 37

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

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

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

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

What is mulch? Kids will provide soil with a wet blanket of mulch and see if that helps keep drought-stricken soil damp.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

Science fair project that helps you better understand density by comparing the relative densities of cans of Coke and Diet Coke.

When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of nature, it's called "camouflage." Play this camouflage matching game with your child!

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Your kindergartener will have a blast helping you craft these fun, eco-friendly potted place cards.

Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.