Second grade science activities

A fun and easy properties of matter cracker lab where students use their senses to observe, describe and then taste the physical properties of crackers.

Learn a changing matter experiment you can easily do at school that is perfect for 2nd grade. This properties of matter ice cream in a bag science experiment is a delicious demonstration of temperature changes matter that students can eat at the end!

These five states of matter activities are perfect to use in your upper elementary science class! These hands-on experiments, lessons, and ideas are just what you need for teaching states of matter in your classroom this year. Click the pin to learn more!

20 Kids' Science Experiments You Can Do At Home. Awesome ideas for your next play date!

Science can be super fun, and I know I love when I discover new and exciting experiments to try with my kids. These sensational science experiments for kids are gathered up from a few of our own Elementary Entourage family and others too, and they are sure to be a hit with your kids as well! Fizzing Beginning Sounds Science Experiment - The Kindergarten Connection We spend a ton of time identifying beginning sounds and learning to read - why not mix it up with a little science experiment…

Planning 2nd grade science curriculum doesn’t have to be a struggle! These ready to use science units for 2nd grade students include engaging Power Point lessons, detailed lesson plans, assessments, science experiments, journal activities, and more. Everything you need to teach an organized, high engagement unit is already planned for you in a convenient unit binder! Ideal for second grade classrooms, homeschool, and distance learning.

Kool Aid Rock Candy Science Experiment - love this twist using kool aid for some colorful yummy candy! This is a fun kids activities perfect to add to summer bucket list for kids from toddler, preschool, prek, kindergarten, first grade, second grade,third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade and more.

Try these easy and fun second grade properties of matter science experiments with 5 cool questions for students to investigate!

Second grade teachers here is a round up of 20 science experiments that build essential science process skills and align with 2nd grade science standards. I’ve gathered investigations and STEM activities for teaching plant needs, seed dispersal, plant adaptations, properties of matter, reversible changes, water erosion, landforms, earth changes, and much more. I’ve done all of these with my students over the last couple of years and I promise you’ll find several you can use with your…

Sharpie solubility experiment for kids- An engaging science experiment for elementary students learning about scientific processes and the scientific method. A fun science activity for first, second, third and fourth grade classrooms and homeschool.

A simple and fun science experiment using milk and cookies to explore buoyancy. Find easy science activities for teaching the scientific method in a way that kids love!

Reading and science come together in this plants thematic unit! Love all these plant activities! perfect for 2nd grade TheAppliciousTeacher.com

Set up an easy seed germination experiment to watch how plants grow with your kids! Investigate what factors affect seed growth.

Learning about the changing states of matter is so fun, and sometimes delicious! Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag? Check it out!

10 creative, at-home science lessons for kids that are perfect as distance learning activities, for homeschooling, or to continue students' learning over a scheduled school break.

3, 2, 1 Blast off the fun this summer with Bottle Rockets! This simple and fun summer STEM activity is a favourite of kids everywhere!

Investigate how fish breathe underwater by simulating a gill using Koolaid and a coffee filter in this easy science experiment. This is a fun classroom science activity for kids learning about ocean animals, animal adaptations, water habitats, and ecosystems in 2nd grade science.

I love integrating STEM challenges into science units! This pollinator STEM challenge is a great way to integrate STEM with ecosystems in second grade!

These activities are easy for kids to do, with concepts that build their science knowledge.

Eating is the perfect way to learn about the states of matter! This second grade Next Gen Science lab is the perfect recipe for learning! Read about how we identified and observed changes in matter by making (and eating!) root beer floats!