Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Science Activities : Page 2

Make your own greenhouse - out of a balloon! Your child will learn how greenhouses work as they plant radish seeds and watch them grow.

Children use their design thinking skills and powers of observation to create and construct a bird nest.

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

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

This homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Here's a simple craft activity that can help your youngster better visualize the life cycle of a frog as a circle.

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

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

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

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

Help kids tap into their inner inventor by teaching them how to make peanut butter through trial, error, and lots of taste testing!

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.