2nd - 7th Grade Science Activities : Page 29

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

Science fair project which uses coins flips to visually demonstrate the probability of an event and how to express it.

Science fair project in which you will learn more about the natural world by preserving and identifying different animal tracks.

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

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

Science fair project which examines the relationship between frequency of spider web vibration and spider's response time.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Bring the fun of gardening indoors! By stuffing a simple pair of pantyhose with a few grass seeds on top, your child can grow her very own plant pet.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

This science project explores the concept of being opaque or clear. Can you make something clear opaque? Or something opaque clear?

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.