2nd and 3rd Grade Earth and Space Science Activities

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

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

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

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

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

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

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.