Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

How many steps long is the hallway? Kids put their graph-making skills to work as they make a step map of their own house.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

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

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?