2nd - 6th Grade Science Activities : Page 23

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

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.

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

The objective of this science fair project is to set up a compost bin to convert food scraps and organic waste.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

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.

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

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

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.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

Discover how to make fake snot with this cool science fair project idea to learn about polymers, enzymes, and more.

Gather some friends for a bubbly soda taste test do determine calories' role in your favorite drinks.

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

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.

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