2nd - 5th Grade Activities : Page 24

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

This Labor Day, encourage your child to start thinking about jobs she'd like to learn more about and might consider for her future career.

In this game, players will learn interesting facts about animal adaption and practice them using a fun matching card game!

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

To celebrate black history month, use this matching quiz to help your kid demonstrate their knowledge of famous African-Americans.

Invite your child to create a lovely windmill using the ancient art of origami.

Encourage your child to explore her favorite fairy tale, and learn about characters, plot, setting and story sequence as she draws her own pictures.

Transform a brown paper grocery bag into a hat in this arts and crafts activity!

Create a beautiful pop-up paper lantern and will serve as the perfect decoration at your next party.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

Looking for a fun group activity for kids? Offering writing practice, grammar review, and plenty of hands-on creativity, wacky word art is the way to go.

Take some inspiration from the past and create some wood block prints with your fourth grader.

Got a jousting knight at home? Try this project and help him make his very own shield.

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

Who wants to take a boring paper bag to school -- just to throw away as soon as the bell rings -- when you can create a reusable lunch bag out of fleece?

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Show your third grader how to string together a pretty, decorative harp.

Here's a fun, geometric puzzle activity that will capture your child's interest and strengthen his number awareness and graphing skills.

A recycled egg carton and a big imagination is all it takes for these flowers to bloom!

Mad Libs are fun but they're even better when your fourth grader gets to make the story himself!

Play this "subtraction war" card game with your second grader and watch his math facts mastery leap forward!

This activity creatively guides students in reflecting on and understanding what's happening inside of themselves at any given point.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

This fun writing activity takes a regular task - writing a story - and transforms it into a collaborative writing experience for hilarious results!

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Baked rather than fried, these sweet potato fries are a healthier alternative to classic French fries.

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".