2nd - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 25

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Science fair project in which you will start a fire from scratch without using matches or a lighter.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.

Science fair project which teaches you how to make your own homemade glue by combing curdled milk with baking soda.

In this activity, your student will be invited to build a chair out of building blocks that is designed to meet the specific size and shape of a small doll or toy figure.

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

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!

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

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

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

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

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.

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

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