2nd - 5th Grade Construction & Sculpture Science Resources

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

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

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.

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

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.

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

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!