Preschool - 4th Grade Science Activities : Page 31

This science fair project idea explores plant growth from a bulb, root, and a stem and investigates asexual plant reproduction.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Make this easy composting dessert and then enjoy the yummy results!

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

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

Bring the fun of gardening indoors! By stuffing a simple pair of pantyhose with a few grass seeds on top, your child can grow her very own plant pet.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Your preschooler is familiar with the colors in their crayon box, but can they find these colors in the world? Take them on a scavenger hunt to find out!

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

Your child will create an adorable Christmas tree from their footprint and practice counting while decorating their tree with objects of a variety of textures.

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Take a nature walk in your backyard or local park to find one object for every letter of the alphabet. Then put them together in this handy nature book.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

Follow in the footsteps of movie character legends as you walk your little one through the steps of becoming a junior archaeologist.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.