1st and 2nd Grade Physical Science Resources : Page 2

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

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!

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

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

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

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.

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!

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

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

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

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

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.

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

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