2nd Grade Science Activities : Page 3

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

In this science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

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

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

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.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.