2nd - 4th Grade Earth and Space Science Activities : Page 2

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

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!

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

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.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

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

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!