2nd and 3rd Grade Holidays Life Science Resources

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

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

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

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

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

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

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.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

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.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.