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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.

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

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

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

2nd graders with some weaving experience can turn a gallon milk jug and plastic grocery bags into a functional basket.

Homophones are those tricky little words that tend to confound early learners. Help your second grader ace the challenge with this outdoor game.

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.

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

It’s the season for falling leaves, fall colors, and corn! Use this easy activity to help your child make some amazing paintings. They can use their math skills to design patterns for cards, paper, presents and more!

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

What better way to care for the earth than to create a Call to Action plan for the entire family?

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

Turn your living room into a sophisticated café while your child and their friends explore the world of poetry with this unique and entertaining party idea.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

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

Help your fourth grade scientist practice measurement, and make a scrumptious, healthy summer cheesecake in the process!

Capture the past with this photo mobile that turns old photo negative strips into hanging art!

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

Be adventurous this Cinco de Mayo and give this simple recipe using pickled nopalitos a try!

Try this fun addition game with your second grader! Arrange playing cards to find the largest possible sums.

Trying to find sums of groups of multiples is a great way to practice your addition. Be sure to double check your work. If you clear all of the cards, you win!

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

Want to help your child develop stronger numeracy skills and make your dice games even more fun? Try creating some googly-eyed funny dice.