2nd - 4th Grade Physical Science Resources : Page 3

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!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

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

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

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

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

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

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

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

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

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

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.