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.
Learn Science and Make Mom a Bouquet
With just a few ordinary household items, you can make a creative bouquet with your kids and have a great time learning about plant biology in the process.
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.
Create Pressed Leaf Cards
This pressed leaf card project puts science, writing and fun together for your second grade child.
Warm Your Feet With Wet Wool?
Wool has some cool characteristics It can absorb up to one-third of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. Invite your child to test this claim by performing a wool and synthetic sock comparison!
Make a Moss Garden Terrarium
Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.
Make Hosiery Heads
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 "pet." In return, gardening basics, responsibility, and creativity will be grown in your child.
Craft a Butterfly and Chrysalis
Butterflies offer us a special glimpse into nature's constant rebirth. This arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.
Marble Magic That's Physics, Too!
Here's a great magic trick for 2nd grade scientists who like to have a little fun. And guess what? It's a cool way to learn some important physics concepts while you're at it.
Homemade Olympic Wreath
This modern day activity pays homage to an ancient Olympic tradition in which athletes received olive branch wreaths to wear around their heads.
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.
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