2nd - 5th Grade Earth and Space Science Activities : Page 2

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

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!

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

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.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

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

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

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!