2nd - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 17

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

Is cleaning with lemon effective? Get ready to give this science project some elbow grease and find out if acidic lemons can be used as a cleaning agent.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

Science fair project which teaches you how to make your own homemade glue by combing curdled milk with baking soda.

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.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Find out whether matte or shiny nail polish lasts longer.

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

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.

In this science fair project, students create their own miniature salt flats at home.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!

Observe corn seed germination to learn about dicots and monocots and how plants grow from seeds to seedlings to full-grown plants!