2nd - 6th Grade Physical Science Resources : Page 8

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!

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

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.

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.

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

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

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

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

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

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!

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

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.

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.