Science Resources : Page 53

Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!

Learn about the factors that influence group conformity.

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

The goal of this science fair project was to evaluate the ElectroMagnetic Field produced by Radio Frequency Identification transmitters.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

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.

Determine whether the relationship between a personâs armspan and height are genetic.

Determine if certain colors of light are more effective for photosynthesis. Plant seeds in cardboard boxes with different light, record visible growth.

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

This project concerns activity happening millions of miles away, on the sun.

What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

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

Enlisting the cooperation of your teenager to help prepare your household for an emergency is the perfect way to get set, fast.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.