2nd - 4th Grade Life Science Activities : Page 2

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

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.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

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.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

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.

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

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!

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

This fun and easy middle school science fair project idea explores the topic of pollution and demonstrates if polluted soil affect the growth of green plants.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Cherries usually burst with flavor, but in this science experiment they burst with osmotic pressure. This science activity will blow your curious kid's mind!

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

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

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.

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

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

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.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!