Elementary School Physical Science Activities : Page 4

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

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.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Your kid will be captivated as she watches liquids change color before her very eyes during this fun science project that introduces some chemistry basics.

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!

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

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!