Science Resources : Page 42

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Kids conduct a cool balloon rocket experiment in this fun science fair project idea. Does a greater volume of air mean a greater distance traveled?

This science fair project explains the process of how the lungs expand and contract with the help of the diaphragm.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

Who says snow globes are just for winter? Help your child create a summer version with this fun art project!

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

Formulate a hypothesis and use the scientific method to determine the guess what is hidden in a box. Test abilities of volunteers, without opening box.

This experiment will evaluate if the environments that people work in affect their speed and accuracy in performing mental tasks.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

Science fair project that designs a video game that requires players to use relevant skills.

Do human lie detectors exist? Charge up your powers of observation to see if you can tell a lie from the truth.

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

The actual factors affecting friction may surprise you! Learn about the coefficient of friction and put some trigonometry into practice in this science project.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

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

This project compares test subjects' responses to whining and other "attachment" and attention-getting sounds to determine which sounds are most distracting.

A mixture of botany, exploration, Abstract Art and Pop Art color theoryâthis activity never gets dull! Start by exploring outdoors and finish with indoor art.