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Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

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 science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

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

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

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

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

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

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!

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

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.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

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

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

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

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

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

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.

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

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

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

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.