2nd and 3rd Grade Activities : Page 3

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

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

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.

These Halloween sandwiches are a creepy-crawly treat for a holiday party or an especially scary school lunch. Make these Halloween sandwiches for your child.

Prepare for some scary Halloween counting practice! This game encourages players to knock down cylinders and then add to determine their scores.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.

Layer images and handprint owls to create a Halloween painting!

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

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

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

Take the spookiness out of spiders with this web-making activity! Your child will practice talking about and creating shapes in this Halloween craft, and learn about spiders along the way.

This witches' brew recipe for kids is a cool mix of lemonade, tapioca pearl "eggs," and gummy worms. Try this witches' brew recipe for kids this Halloween.

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

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

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

Learn how to make a trick-or-treat bag for Halloween. See how to make a decorative trick-or-treat bag with this Halloween craft tutorial.

In this social emotional learning activity, your child will write loving kindness notes to place around the home to serve as a reminder (for themselves and others) to see the goodness within themselves.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

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

Can a toy car determine the strength of a magnet? In this cool magnet science fair project, young scientists will learn how to measure the strength of a magnet.

This year, celebrate the season with a pumpkin wreath! Have your kid trace and cut patterns to create multiple pumpkin shapes from a single sheet of paper.

Make a sweet, budget-friendly treat for your loved ones with these trick-or-treat lollipops.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!