2nd and 3rd Grade Science Activities : Page 15

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

Determine if gender affects the ability to identify different smells.

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

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!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.