2nd - 5th Grade Physical Science Resources : Page 6

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Learn with makes water molecules work with this fun and easy science activity!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

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

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

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.