1st and 2nd Grade Science Projects Activities : Page 5

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

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

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

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.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

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

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.

With Halloween right around the corner, find a way to use your brain and reward your tummy with a new type of science -- candy science!

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

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

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

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

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

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

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

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.

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

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

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