In this activity, your child will explore the differences between facts and opinions. Together, you will go on a scavenger hunt in your home and play the role of detectives in search of facts.

For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

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?

Use pepper and soap to discover some fun facts about the properties of water.

Grandparents are always wondering what to get kids for their birthdays. Try out this idea: a list of 10 little-known facts about Grandma or Grandpa.

Play this "subtraction war" card game with your second grader and watch his math facts mastery leap forward!

The Math Monster will save your second grader from repetitive math flashcards. Guessing mystery math facts is a fun way for him to polish arithmetic skills!

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child the helpful strategy of adding quickly to 10 in this fun and easy-to-make card game!

Help your child "step up" to second grade math fact challenges with a fun addition and subtraction game in your very own kitchen.

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

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

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

Work on simple addition and finding even numbers in this second-grade math card game.

Children research and make a timeline of an inspiring woman in this biography activity.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

With this activity, you child will get an opportunity to apply skills they're learning in second grade math, and maybe learn something new about Dad.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

This activity will put those Halloween treats to good use by using candy corn to help your child with her subtraction skills.

Create a herd of pachyderms to parade across a dresser or tabletop and take the opportunity to teach your kid a little bit about these majestic mammals.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

In this activity you and your child will learn about the African Americans that changed history in a fun quiz format.

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Let your future scribe's imagination run wild! Children have a hard time understanding fact versus fiction, and writing a tall tale can help.

Create equations in this strategic math card game. Your second or third grader can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in a new way!

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!