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

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

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

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.

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!

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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