1st and 2nd Grade Physical Science Activities : Page 2

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

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.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

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

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

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.

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!

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

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

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

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

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.