2nd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 25

Create a sun-shaped summer words chart in this DIY craft activity!

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

Here's a fun way for your child to exercise his writing chops...and prove a point! A great way to practice persuasive writing.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Help your child "step up" to second grade math fact challenges with a fun addition and subtraction game in your very own kitchen.

Help your children practice their presentation skills by helping them create their very own show called "The Daily News."

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

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

Introduce decimals and place value with this fun math card game for fourth grade students.

Science fair project idea examines validity of mood ring predictions. Analyze accuracy of results, consider the impact of temperature

Play a game of "restaurant" to reinforce real-world applications of counting and using money.

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 explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

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

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

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

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Decorate with a banner made from paper, clover shapes and buttons to celebrate spring or St. Patrick's Day!

Bring the zoo to you with this fun second grade arts and crafts activity: make a mini menagerie using colored pipe cleaners, a pencil and marker, and eyes!

This St. Patrick's Day, bond with your child over delicious potato pancakes that work for any meal.

Encourage a bit of mystery and intrigue by teaching your clever kid how to create and use secret codes.

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

Improve critical thinking and logic skills as you compete to win in this fun, educational card game.