17 Hands-On Fall Science Activities Grades K–2 and 3–5 Explore leaves, seeds, apples, pumpkins, weather, and seasonal change with focused, hands-on science investigations. Students will make predictions, observe closely, measure changes, collect data, identify patterns, and use evidence to explain what they discover. This printable pack works well for classrooms, homeschool, science centers, small groups, and hands-on learning at home. Who Is This Pack For? The Fall Science Investigations Pack is designed for grades K–2 and 3–5. Younger students can participate through guided observation, drawing, simple measurement, and discussion. Older students can work more independently with fair testing, data tables, graphs, and evidence-based conclusions. What Kids Will Practice Making predictions Observing and comparing Measuring and collecting data Sorting and classifying Creating tables and graphs Identifying patterns Planning fair tests Recording evidence Drawing conclusions What’s Included? Leaves, Plants, and Seeds Leaf Observation LabCompare leaf shape, size, color, texture, edges, and vein patterns. Leaf Sorting and GraphingClassify leaves by observable properties and graph the results. Leaf ChromatographySeparate leaf pigments to reveal hidden colors. Why Leaves Change ColorExplore chlorophyll, pigments, and seasonal change. Seed Dispersal InvestigationCompare the ways seeds travel by wind, water, animals, and gravity. Pinecone Humidity InvestigationObserve how moisture affects pinecone scales. How Many Seeds?Predict, count, and compare seeds inside different fall fruits. Apple Science Apple Browning InvestigationTest which treatment slows browning most effectively. Apple Sink or FloatCompare a whole apple with its individual parts. Pumpkin Science Pumpkin Measurement and EstimationPredict and measure pumpkin size, circumference, weight, and other properties. Pumpkin Sink or FloatExplore buoyancy with pumpkins of different sizes. Pumpkin DecompositionTrack and record how a pumpkin changes over time. Fall Weather and Seasonal Change Fall Temperature InvestigationRecord daily temperatures and look for patterns. Changing Daylight HoursTrack sunrise, sunset, and total daylight over one week. Fall EvaporationCompare how sunlight, shade, and moving air affect evaporation. Rainfall MeasurementCollect and compare rainfall data. Animal Insulation InvestigationTest which materials slow heat loss and connect the results to animal adaptations. Also Included A ready-to-use 5-Day Fall Science Plan Student recording pages Prediction and conclusion prompts Observation sheets Data tables and graphs Long-term investigation logs Fall science journal prompts The pages can be used individually or combined into a fall science notebook. Why You’ll Love It 17 focused science investigations Designed for grades K–2 and 3–5 Easy-to-source materials A mix of short activities and longer observation projects Meaningful science content without unrelated filler Flexible for classrooms, homeschool, centers, or small groups Covers life science, physical science, and earth science concepts Fall Science Pack or Themed Project Pack? Choose the Fall Science Investigations Pack when you want a focused resource built around observation, measurement, fair testing, data collection, patterns, and conclusions. Looking for a broader seasonal theme with additional STEM challenges, art, games, and playful printables? Explore the complete Apple Project Pack, Pumpkin Project Pack, or Preschool Fall Project Pack. These themed packs are separate resources and are not included with the Fall Science Investigations Pack. Bring meaningful seasonal science into your classroom with hands-on investigations that help students observe, test, measure, and explain the changes happening around them. Please note: This is a digital PDF download. No physical product will be shipped.
