Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

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

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

Teach your young academic about counting and clocks with a tasty treat!

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

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

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

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.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

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

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

Science fair project that examines how temperature affects density and how density in turn affects the behavior of helium gas.

This science fair project idea deals with the qualities of shade on a sunny day.

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.

Making metric conversions is a difficult concept to master. Get in some extra practice by playing this Tic-Tac-Toe game with your learner.

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