2nd Grade Science Activities : Page 8

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

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.

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

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

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

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.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

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

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

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

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

Bring the fun of gardening indoors! By stuffing a simple pair of pantyhose with a few grass seeds on top, your child can grow her very own plant pet.

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

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

Find out whether soil amendments can improve soil conditions and help you grow a bigger beanstalk in this ecology experiment!

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

Did you know a mouse eats almost fifty times as much as a cow? Find out how and test out the strange science with your friends!

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!