1st and 2nd Grade Science Projects Activities : Page 4

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

Science fair project that develops latent fingerprints on a non-porous objects by converting superglue from a solid state to a gaseous state.

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

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

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

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

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

This science fair idea is a great way for kids to explore static electricity. Kids will give a comb a static charge and watch as it separates pepper from salt.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.