2nd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Activities : Page 4

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

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

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

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

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

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

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

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

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

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

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

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

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

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

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

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.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

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