Basic earth science is often taught to children in grades 2 through 6 and includes education on plants and photosynthesis as well as other related topics. An enjoyable project for this basic part of science education is be to have your students or children dissect a rose. The large organs of a rose bud make it easier to teach students about the reproductive anatomy of plants during an earth science lesson. Give each child a rose that you have already sliced open. Slice the rose from the top of the bud, down the middle, all the way down the stem. This should create a perfect view of the organs of the flower. Have the children memorize each part, and quiz them following the project.
Astronomy is an important part of science education because it educates children about the planet they live on as well as the solar system. Inspire your students or children to learn more about space and the universe by assigning a diorama project. Give children a week to come up with their own creative diorama of the solar system using materials they gather on their own. This will not only spark their creativity but also give them a chance to learn more about the solar system. Some suggestions for materials students can use include sports balls of various sizes and colors, fruits and even papier mache.
Teaching children about fossils and prehistoric times may require some hands-on assistance. For this project, your students need their own make-shift set of archaeology tools, such as a fine bristled paintbrush and a small shovel for digging. Since many states and cities do not allow public digging on government or public land, you can stage your own dig by "planting" some fossilized items into a playground sand box. Young students will enjoy finding these items and can be rewarded by keeping them.