2nd - 4th Grade Activities : Page 10

Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

Looking for a way to make vocab practice a little more engaging? This easy twist on the classic game is a great way to build your child's vocabulary.

Show your fourth grader how to make a delicate, dried flower bookmark with flowers native to their neighborhood.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

With school, home, and activities in between, life can sometimes feel chaotic to kids. Help your child learn how to stop and relax with handmade peace rocks.

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

Learn how to tell time by the sun with this cool science fair project idea that tracks how the accuracy of a sundial changes over time.

Run, jump, and skip your way to physical fitness as your exercise with dice! It's a perfect party or family game.

Learn about the architecture of Asia by building your very own model of a pagoda!

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

Have your student draft a blueprint for a haunted house, and trick (or treat) them into learning about geometry in the process.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by painting the green Irish countryside in this 2nd grade arts and crafts activity.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

This hands-on family activity gives your child practice creating compound sentences, while teaching him skills that will help him become a better writer!

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

With a handful of craft supplies, your fourth grader can capture some of the artistic magic of the ancient Maya.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

Learn all about cause and effect as your child experiments with an exploding pumpkin in this engaging fall activity! Get the whole family involved with this simple science experiment that is a fun and exciting way to combine Halloween and science.