Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

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

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

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

In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

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

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

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

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

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!

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

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

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

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

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

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

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