2nd - 8th Grade Activities : Page 7

Create a string of paper jack-o'-lanterns with this simple Halloween paper craft!

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

It doesnât take long for flashcard drills about prefixes and suffixes to get old. Turn the learning process into a treasure hunt with this fun activity!

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Simplify fractions with your child in this fast-paced math card game.

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Let your second grader channel a famous Dr. Seuss character--the Cat in the Hat--with this hat-making activity inspired by the main character.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

Create a giant octopus from cardboard that holds onto a sea of creatures from its tentacles!

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

Whatever the season, celebrate greenery and growth by helping your child study some delightful spring words.

Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.

Bring out your child’s creative side with this fun Halloween-themed craft.

Practice multiplication facts and geography at the same time in this fun third grade math card game.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

In this project, you will observe and record changes in sunspots over two weeks.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Learn all about cause and effect as your child experiments with an exploding pumpkin in this engaging fall activity! Get the whole family involved with this simple science experiment that is a fun and exciting way to combine Halloween and science.

Help your child improve his coin counting skills in these two math games that have him race to reach $1.00.

Check out this dice game perfect for teaching your savvy kid the fundamentals of probability.

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

Students will investigate the thermal conductivity of metals by learning how to measure thermal conductivity with this fun and easy science fair project idea.

Certain fruits can change gelatinâs ability to set. In this experiment, kids will discover what happens when gelatin meets pineapple enzyme.

What’s the best part of fall? Pumpkins! Use this easy recipe to help your child make some delicious smelling pumpkin play dough. They can use their math skills to measure and mix and then have hours of fun playing!