2nd - 6th Grade Science Activities : Page 25

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

Protozoa and ciliate and amoeba, oh my! The objective of this science fair project is for students to use a microscope and identify microscopic life.

This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

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

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.

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

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

This science project explores the concept of being opaque or clear. Can you make something clear opaque? Or something opaque clear?

Help your child create a tasty treat that will demonstrate exactly how frogs survive a freezing season.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

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!

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.