2nd - 7th Grade Activities : Page 67

Understanding how to make positive choices about where to put our money and time is a valuable lesson us all! Children strengthen their responsible decision-making skills by learning about consumerism and its effects on society and the environment.

This hands-on activity will introduce your third grader to the concepts of positive and negative space as she makes a shamrock!

Give your emerging writer a better feel for terminal punctuation with this activity that will have her mix up punctuation marks in a favorite childhood book.

Nature is so generous to us all. How often do we reflect and thank nature? In this activity, children will engage with the classic story, The Giving Tree, and actively practice gratitude in nature for trees and all that trees do for us!

Give your child a chance to feel like important airport personnel and learn a whole host of skills while he's at it!

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

Write a poem with a twist! Your child can write a poem that also has a secret sentence hidden within the words of the poem.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Be an inspector detective for a day in this fun mystery game that puts your child's powers of observation to the test. Perfect for a party or group gathering.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

For some good "green" fun, pull out your blender. A spinach smoothie?! You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they"ll beg for seconds.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Future engineers, unite! Discover how to keep a sandcastleâs bridge from falling into the moat.

Craft this leprechaun hat-covered jar, brimming with St. Patrick's Day charm!

Flip your way into the fall season with this easy and delicious pumpkin pancake recipe that your child can make on weekend mornings!

Enjoy some autumn fun, and develop measurement skills with this sweet-smelling fall art project.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Are you in need of a little extra luck? Try making a lucky amulet!

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Writing a book about a favorite trip can be fun, rewarding and a great way to practice organizational, thinking, and communication skills.

Your fourth grader will love turning your house into a home this holiday season with fun crafts such as hand-casted paper holiday ornaments!

The crust is fun for kids to mix and roll out, and the filling overflows with vitamin and anti-oxidant packed berries!

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

Put your kid's Internet research skills to the test with this activity that will help him learn more about the history and cultural significance of fireworks.

Try this fun addition game with your second grader! Arrange playing cards to find the largest possible sums.

Make your own chalkboard to liven up a playroom, and encourage your child to practice writing and math!

Make flavored popcorn with your kids and explore the tastes of herbs. They'll learn more about their palate as well as how to make perfectly popped popcorn!

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.