2nd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 22

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

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!

Your growing child will reflect on her identity and express herself with this fun and artistic photo project.

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

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.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

This Where the Wild Things Are costume will make your little wild thing look just like Max. This Where the Wild Things Are costume is surprisingly easy to make.

Make learning how to calculate surface area easy and fun using this simple hands-on approach.

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

Figuring out fractions can be a challenge! But with this game your child will become more comfortable converting fractions after only a little practice.

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Help your fifth grader bring the magnificent spirit of Rome to a modern day, personalized clay coin.

Nothing chases the blues away like a trip to the boardwalk. Bring the fun home with this do-it-yourself version that sneaks in some math practice.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

Your child can transform an everyday sight into a persuasive writing exercise by starting with the "product" she knows best: her family!

This prime number game is the perfect way to get to know prime numbers. Deal the cards and flip them over. When players a prime number they call out, "Prime!"

Get kids excited about gathering their school supplies by teaching them how to make their own writing supplies!

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Invite your child to craft dream cloud magnets to display their hopes and visions for the future!

In this activity, your child will watch a video about empathy and practice speaking to someone with empathy. They will also discuss how empathy supports living in a community with others.

Who says you have to buy your toys at the toy store? In this activity, you can plan and build a pretend play city entirely out of recycled materials.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Introduce your young artist to this art form with this fun and creative activity, which blends arts and crafts with patterning for hidden math practice!

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.