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!

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.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

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!

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.