Preschool - 6th Grade Science Activities : Page 30

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

Make an adorable nut buddy by crafting nature people out of nuts in shells! Buddies will take on their own personalities depending on the materials you use.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

This science fair project on testing water hardness is a great introduction to practical chemistry. Test and learn the difference between hard and soft water.

Have your little astronaut create her own crater-filled moon with this fun craft project that encourages learning about the final frontier.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

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

Science fair project which will teach you more about the foods that you eat, and learn which ones are healthier choices.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

How good are humans at sound localization? Kids can try this cool science fair project idea to see how good their friends are at judging sound direction.

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Develop your child's mathematical and engineering skills with this fun building brick challenge. In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create a boat out of building bricks.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

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

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

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.