2nd and 3rd Grade Physical Science Activities : Page 2

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!

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

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

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

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.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

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.

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

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

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

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

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

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.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

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

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

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

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

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

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

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

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!

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Help your curious third grader construct a dazzling spinning wheel that will teach him about the science behind colors while providing some silly entertainment!

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.