Preschool - 2nd Grade Physical Science Activities : Page 3

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

Teach your preschooler some physics that she can relate to with this fun and simple activity!

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Teach your child about using pumps to move water in this simple and educational preschool science activity!

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Have your kid build an ice sculpture in this activity that's so fast, fun, and messy it's the perfect way to demonstrate how much fun experiments can be!

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.