2nd Grade Engineering and Science Inquiry Resources : Page 2

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

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

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

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

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

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

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

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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?

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?

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 science fair experiment, children demonstrate the relationship between the amount of stuff and the amount of pressure in a closed system.

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

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

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

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

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

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

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

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.