2nd - 5th Grade Physical Science Activities : Page 4

This experiment that explores water and air pressure will amaze your fifth grader as it appears that a single card is holding water in an upside-down glass.

Help your child understand surface tension by showing them how they can create a "skin" on top of water.

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

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!

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

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.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!