1st and 2nd Grade Science Activities : Page 2

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.

The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

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.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

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 recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

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

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

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

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

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.

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.