Preschool - 4th Grade Physical Science Activities : Page 4

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

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

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

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

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

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

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

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!

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

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.

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

This kindergarten science activity will help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

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

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

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

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

Help your kindergarten scientist discover relative size, density, and buoyancy with this fun, pumpkin science project!

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!

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

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

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.

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

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.

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!