2nd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 2

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

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

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

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.

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?

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.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

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

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.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

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

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

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

In this activity, your student will be invited to build a chair out of building blocks that is designed to meet the specific size and shape of a small doll or toy figure.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.