2nd - 4th Grade Activities : Page 2

Tired of gum with flavor that lasts for just a couple of minute? Put gum to the test with this chewy science experiment!

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

What are the effects of fertilizer on plant growth? What's the best fertilizer type (solid, liquid or powder)? Kids find out in this science fair project idea.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Use chemical analysis to identify a variety of mystery powders that look the same but actually have very different properties.

Here's a fun holiday activity that will have you and your child singing, laughing, and using a thesaurus!

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while they complete this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

Create your very own adorable reindeer to keep you company throughout the holiday season.

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

These Halloween sandwiches are a creepy-crawly treat for a holiday party or an especially scary school lunch. Make these Halloween sandwiches for your child.

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

It's always good to have a little help during the holiday. Show your child how to set a table setting and then help him create a placemat map.

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 version of an Aboriginal Australian dot painting in this fun activity!

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

Create a string of paper jack-o'-lanterns with this simple Halloween paper craft!

Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.

This snowflake garland will bring some winter wonder to your house. Make a sparkling snowflake garland with your child this winter.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

This 'handy' Thanksgiving wreath gets your child to focus on things he's grateful for all year. Create a Thanksgiving wreath with your child this November.

Young scientists develop a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, and then revise their hypothesis to find out which common household liquids dissolve candy corn.

Learn all about cause and effect as your child experiments with an exploding pumpkin in this engaging fall activity! Get the whole family involved with this simple science experiment that is a fun and exciting way to combine Halloween and science.

Play multiplication war, a fun card game, with your child and before long those annoying multiplication facts will be part of her mathematical skill set.