Search 2nd Grade Earth & Space Science Hands-on Activities

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

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

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

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

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Add some fun to arts and crafts by having your child make a self portrait using nature as her palette.