2nd - 5th Grade Science Activities : Page 6

In this simple science project, learn about what causes dew and what affects dew formation with a drinking glass, ice, and a soda bottle.

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

Kids learn about examples of mechanical weathering and conduct an experiment with seeds and plaster in this cool geology science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

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

The goal of this project is to create an exciting topographical map out of dough.

In this science project, learn about water transport in plants and make a beautiful dyed floral arrangement with cohesion, adhesion, and xylem tubes!

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Discover that the absorbency of fabrics depend largely on the shape and structure of the individual fibers that make up the fabric.

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

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.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

Kids build a desert food chain, desert food web, and desert food pyramid in this cool science fair project to learn about trophic levels and consumers.

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.