2nd and 3rd Grade Activities : Page 2

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

Get kids to celebrate Earth Day by designing their very own junk truck.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

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

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

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

Tired of gum with flavor that lasts for just a couple of minute? Put gum to the test with this chewy science experiment!

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

Whatever the season, celebrate greenery and growth by helping your child study some delightful spring words.

Kids learn how to manipulate additive and subtractive colors to send secret messages with red colored filters in this cool science fair project idea.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

Design a colorful leprechaun trap—and make some memories—with this fun St. Patrick's Day craft project!

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

Certain fruits can change gelatinâs ability to set. In this experiment, kids will discover what happens when gelatin meets pineapple enzyme.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.