2nd and 3rd Grade Science Resources : Page 27

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Gather some friends for a bubbly soda taste test do determine calories' role in your favorite drinks.

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

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

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.