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.
The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.
Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.
Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.
If you’re looking to supplement your fifth grade science curriculum with engaging, hands-on projects, these life science activities are just the ticket! Your young scientists will love the process of exploring and discovering answers to questions they didn’t even know they had as they study the science behind living things, from the microorganisms in sourdough bread, to plants, animals, and the human body.
