1st and 2nd Grade Life Science Resources : Page 4

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.