2nd and 3rd Grade Science Activities : Page 12

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

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

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

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

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

This science project explores the concept of being opaque or clear. Can you make something clear opaque? Or something opaque clear?

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

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

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.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

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

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?