2nd - 8th Grade Activities : Page 68

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Diwali is a holiday celebrated in many Asian Pacific countries the world over. Make this delicious Indian treat with your child to celebrate the holiday.

This bookmark is a helpful tool to use during and after reading to remind your child of "good reader" strategies that she can use on her own.

Here's a delicious and nutritious dish for St. Patrick's Day: make a NiÃoise-style salad bursting with a rainbow of colors!

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.

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

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

Your child can cut her way into making a fun collage of mod-style flowers that will dazzle and delight!

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

In this activity, your child will write a poem recognizing and appreciating the beauty inherent in diversity.

Spice up a traditional watercolor painting project with magazine cutout letters that spell out your favorite poem.

El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

This Labor Day, encourage your child to start thinking about jobs she'd like to learn more about and might consider for her future career.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

Instead of heading to the mall to replace worn-out clothes, hold a crafting session by patching up the rips and tears with some stylishly-shaped patches.

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.

Send big holiday love on a small budget by sending these "Elf Tickets" this year...and give your child some writing practice in the bargain.

How can we make healthy choices and be thoughtful in our actions? In this social emotional learning activity, your child will reflect on making tough choices and the questions to ask in order to help make healthy choices.

Create a world of bugs with your kid! This variation on finger painting is a great project to create after a trip to the zoo or while learning about science.

This science fair project uses paper chromatography to investigate whether black, brown, orange, and purple are pure colors or mixtures of other colors.

Make a story summary folder with your child to help develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

Work on finding means and medians in this fifth grade math card game.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

Teach your child about the importance and meaning behind bowing in Asian cultures and help her expand her cultural horizons with this fun activity.

Your second grader will get great measuring practice as she helps you make this rich and creamy green dip!

In this activity, your child will explore techniques that support patience and learn to practice mindfulness when waiting.