Preschool - 6th Grade Science Activities : Page 17

Discover that the absorbency of fabrics depend largely on the shape and structure of the individual fibers that make up the fabric.

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.

This fun, think-outside-the-box activity introduces kids to gravity and other basic scientific concepts as they construct an impressive marble run!

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

Who knew that nature could get so crafty? Show your kindergartener how to collect and morph pinecones into a whole team of personalized pinecone people.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

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.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!