Preschool - 3rd Grade Science Activities : Page 24

Help your child hunt and capture bugs to observe to practice important science skills and satisfy her curiosity simultaneously!

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

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

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

With some cookie dough and ordinary household objects, let your kindergartener explore how fossil imprints are made.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

This easy project for little hands uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful.

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

If you find yourself with a pair of kids' rain boots too cute to toss and too worn to wear, try making this fun and easy planter.

Use this fun activity to make an optical illusion picture that helps your kindergartener explore the sense of sight, and sharpen his observation skills!

Aquariums are usually reserved for fish, but this aquarium will contain creatures from your child's imagination!

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

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

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

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!