2nd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 14

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your learner.

Children combine an acid and an alkaline substance to simulate a volcano eruption in this fun experiment.

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?

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

Create addition problems using critical thinking skills in this fun second grade math card game.

Here's a math activity that uses coin riddles to help your third-grader improve his coin-counting and logical thinking skills.

Celebrate Mexican heritage and inspire creativity in your budding artist with this unique arts and crafts activity.

Here's a fun activity that will give your child a way to develop his sentences, making them more detailed and interesting.

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.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that light travels in straight lines and experiments with reflecting light.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties of matter.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

Here's a fun activity that will allow your child to express himself by making a flag of his own design, then writing an accompanying story.

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

Learn about coins and their value by making an animal piggy bank. Here's how to make a lion, pig, or sheep bank!

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

Ignite your child's creativity by having them design their own clay version of an alebrije, a traditional fanciful creature like the ones made in Oaxaca, Mexico.

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

This science fair project idea explores which fruit molds the fastest.

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Help your child use an old water bottle and a few other household materials to make her own eco-friendly pal!

In this activity, your student will be invited to build a chair out of building blocks that is designed to meet the specific size and shape of a small doll or toy figure.

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.