Second Grade Science Activities
Browse through our second grade science activities. We have many 2nd grade science activities to keep your second grader learning on the fly, all year long. From creating a home lab to edible science, you'll find our collection of second grade science activities below.
Build a Terrarium
Here's a great idea for recycling those 2-liter soda bottles. Create a mini plant habitat with your kids and learn what it takes to make an ecosystem work.
Rock Candy Science
Next time you've got a restless earth scientist on your hands, try this exciting experiment. You'll demonstrate what a crystal is, and in the process create a traditional kid treat: rock candy.
Create Beetle Mania
Beetles come in many shapes and colors and make inspiring models for this craft project. Here's how your child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!
Craft Fizzing Bath Soaps
When baking soda is mixed with citric acid, a bubbling reaction takes place. Help your child experiment with mixing some acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!
Naturally Dyed Play Silks
Make all natural dyed play silks from different foods to show your little one the magic of kitchen science. These homemade dyed play silks are safe to play with, and have the power to transform!
Do a Magic Soap Experiment
Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.
Separate Salt and Pepper with Static Electricity
Kids learn all about static electricity as they separate salt and pepper--using only a plastic spoon!
Build a Toad Abode
Having a toad hanging around your yard to catch bugs is very eco-friendly and gives children a fascinating creature to study. Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project.
Make a Weather Wall
Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.
Play an Endangered Animal Questions Game
Now is the perfect time to introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity. Turn a lesson on endangered species into a fun game the whole family can enjoy.
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