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.
Physics Magic Trick
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.
Build a Fossil!
Does your child know that fossils are the reason that we know all about dinosaurs? This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.
Make Popsicle Stick Fairies
Want to spark your kid's interest in gardening and the outdoors? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.
Make Edible Amber Fossils
A favorite topic of study in elementary science classes is that of prehistoric life, and in second grade this subject serves as a way for your child to explore the world that lies beyond what he can see. Here's an activity to help preserve your second grader's excitement about science!
Flower Science
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.
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.
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.
Make Lightning
While this experiment won't produce something that can strike down trees, it does create an electrical discharge that's like a mini lightning bolt!
Construct a Weather Spinner
Tracking the weather serves as a great educational, and entertaining, introduction to the natural sciences. Her weather spinner will help her develop important observation and analysis skills.
Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
Warm, clear summer nights make following the cycle of the moon easy. And with marshmallows as an observation tool, this experiment is yummy, too!
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