Preschool - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 5

Take a dive into the candy jar with this yummy science experiment.

Check out this fun and easy science fair project idea on germination of a seed and learn to identify exterior and interior parts of a bean seed.

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Kids will learn some cool stuff about chemical reactions by determining what happens when you mix different concentrations of hydrogen peroxide and yeast.

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

Find out which type of sponge holds the most water.

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

Learn the basic structure of a DNA strand, which is the double helix, how genes form together, and the resemblance DNA has to a twisted ladder. Create a model.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.