Preschool - 2nd Grade Science Activities : Page 11

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

In this science fair project, we'll explore how blocking the sun's light can stop those can stop photosensitive paper from changing color.

Travel back to the Jurassic age with this creative dinosaur activity that would make a great addition to any wall or fridge.

Discover the wonders of simple clay by pressing flowers into a modeling medium!

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

Make a kindergarten "discovery table" that reinforces both science and writing skills. Here's how:

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Give your child a chance to experiment with how things grow. And throw in something extra to up the fun factor even more...her very own grass pet!

In this art project, budding entomologists will create a larger than life, moveable puppet version of a praying mantis.

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

In this awesome science fair project idea, kids will be attempting to pick up different objects using snail slime.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Have your kid build an ice sculpture in this activity that's so fast, fun, and messy it's the perfect way to demonstrate how much fun experiments can be!

Your preschooler can learn how to siphon water with just two bottles and a plastic tube in this fun, educational science activity.

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.

Show your preschooler how to construct this very special planter for Mom. It makes a great pick-me-up, and it's easy for kids to make in a flash!

Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!