2nd - 7th Grade Science Activities : Page 27

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

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.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

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

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Cherries usually burst with flavor, but in this science experiment they burst with osmotic pressure. This science activity will blow your curious kid's mind!

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

What is mulch? Kids will provide soil with a wet blanket of mulch and see if that helps keep drought-stricken soil damp.

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

This science project teaches students to classify different shapes of leaves.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.