2nd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 52

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

Make math fun for your child by turning it into a game and challenging him to beat the calculator with this cool math race!

This Mother's Day, help your child practice math measurement skills with this "mom" recipe card.

Your child can create an interactive map of his neighborhood focusing on the different textures he finds!

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

Introduce your second grader to a fun Mexican custom by showing her how to make papel picado, a beautiful creation of cut-out tissue paper.

Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Your child will reflect on the term "beauty" and the things they are grateful for. They will read the book All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon and reflect on how focusing on the small and big things of beauty around them can benefit themselves and others.

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

Spider cupcakes are creepy-crawly treats that are perfect for Halloween. These spider cupcakes make for a great Halloween party treat.

This science fair project idea attempts to train a worm to complete a simple maze in order to find out if worms can learn and remember.

Test out the pH levels of soil in your backyard versus soil in more wild environments to solve this science case.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

To reach goals and gain accomplishments, you have to have a plan for success. This activity will help your child to create goals for the upcoming school year.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Your child can turn cookie dough into a big pile of colorful painted fall leaves ready for eating!

Romantic idioms are colorful and sometimes confusing phrases about love. Make a book of romantic idioms with this activity.

This activity encourages self-expression. When your child is finished she will have created a personalized pin to wear or give as a gift!

Inspired by Japanese woodcuts, this make your own stamps project will be a big hit with your fifth grade or middle school child.

Teach your child about Chinese New Year by creating a dragon float inspired by the brilliant traditional ones seen in Chinese new year parades.

Explore form, space, and texture with your child this Valentine's Day by making a charming papier-mâché heart sculpture!

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

This unique drawing activity gives kids a chance to practice their concentration and focus, and the end result is sure to bring lots of laughs!

Weave colorful Easter basket pictures out of construction paper and ribbon that open to reveal an assortment of fun Easter shapes!

Part food craft, part witchcraft, this is a yummy delight your middle schooler will want to make à and eat!

Your child can create a trendy, retro felt flower pin that will remind her of the natural beauty of flowers in full bloom no matter what time of year it is!

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

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