2nd - 7th Grade Science Activities : Page 18

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

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

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

The objective of this science fair project is to study the photosynthesis process and demonstrate the important role that leaves play in the process.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.

In this science fair project, students create their own miniature salt flats at home.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

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

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

Learn about the power of exponents. The objective of this science fair project is to explore and understand how exponents are used.

In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!

Observe corn seed germination to learn about dicots and monocots and how plants grow from seeds to seedlings to full-grown plants!

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

This experiment that explores water and air pressure will amaze your fifth grader as it appears that a single card is holding water in an upside-down glass.

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

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

Check out this science project idea to compare organic produce to non-organic produce and how preservatives in food extend the shelf life of goods.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

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

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.