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

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

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

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

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

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

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

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

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.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!