2nd and 3rd Grade Science Projects Resources : Page 5

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

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.

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

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

This science fair project idea investigates the ability of different whitening toothpastes to whiten teeth.

Gather some friends for a bubbly soda taste test do determine calories' role in your favorite drinks.

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

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

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

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

This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

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

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

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