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25 Mind-Blowing 2nd Grade Science Projects

2nd grade science projects

April 15, 2021 //  by Sean Kivi

Doing science projects during class is a great way to get your students interested in class. But how do you continue these projects outside of the classroom? Here is a list of the top 25 2nd grade science projects to keep your students learning, even when they’re not in class. And best of all, they’ll have fun!

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1. The Amazing Growing Gummy Bear

This project focuses on the scientific method and requires little more than common household items since this experiment is essentially a mixture of candy in liquid. However, we don’t recommend eating this, as it’s not an edible science experiment!

The Amazing Growing Gummy Bear

2. Make a Model Steam Engine

This is a fun project that I use to help my students understand temperature for earth science. It can also serve to teach the water cycle and requires only a few items, such as pipe cleaners and a plastic bottle.

Steam Engine Model

3. Dig up bones!

Get your students out of the house with this classic experiment. Students will compare bones that they dig up and record differences in the bones found. You can also use this to teach about different rocks and rock layers.

Digging Bones Project

4. Learn how leaves get water

This is a great example of experiments for kids to teach about plant adaptations and the cycle of plants. Choose any outdoor plant with leaves and keep water level records in a science journal.

Plant Cycle Project

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5. Jumping Goop

Use this experiment to teach second-grade concepts, like friction and states of matter with just a few household items.

Jumping Goop

6. Kool-aid Rock Candy

No, not that kind of rock candy! This colorful experiment is also a great idea for a science fair project by making new candy through mixing colors and a variety of liquids.

Kool-Aid Rock Candy

7. Magnetic field sensory bottle

An experiment with magnets and ink is an excellent way to teach your students about magnet properties and magnet strength.

Magnetic Field Sensory Bottle

8. Learn how water moves through leaves

This simple project for kids helps kids to see a plant’s food process in action and learn about the parts of the plants. Don’t forget to tell students to record their observations in a science journal.

Exploring Leaves Project

9. Make a water rocket 

Take your students to the stars by teaching them about reactions and simple aerodynamics.

Make a Water Rocket

10. Rock Classification

In this project, kids will learn about different kinds of rocks by identifying them based on geological classification categories.

Rock Classification

11. Sprout House

Combine engineering with science by creating a miniature house from sponges and seed pods.

Build a Sprout House

12. Build a Solar Oven

This is an innovative way of exploring the effects of temperature and temperature conditions by cooking food.

Build a Solar Oven

13. Egg-based Chalk

You’ll only need some common items for this activity. Try including some mixing of colors for a wider variety or color charts to incorporate art.

Egg-Based Chalk

14. Milk Plastic Polymers

Instead of milk & cookies, your students can learn about creating simple polymers with this cool science experiment.

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Make Plastic Polymers

15. Hotdog Mummification

Definitely not an edible science experiment! This is great for some cross-curricular education by studying the process of ancient Egyptian mummification.

Hotdog Mummification

16. Weathering Rocks

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Use some water to break down rocks as part of this ocean science activity to help your students learn about weathering rocks.

Weathering Rocks

17. “Breathing” Leaves

By placing a leaf in water, you can teach your students about this important plant cycle.

Observing the Plant Cycle

18. Create an Ecosystem

Depending on how long you let this experiment run for, you can use self-sustaining ecosystem plant seeds to teach about the plant life cycle, too.

Create an Ecosystem

19. Rainbow Jar

You’ll need some dish soap and a few other ingredients to make some amazing color-changing liquid for this experiment. It’ll help your students to learn about molecules and density.

Rainbow Jar

20. Polar Bear Blubber

Teach your students how arctic animals stay warm in this cool experiment. Don’t forget to use gloves to prevent any mess.

Polar Bear Blubber

21. Fireworks in a Jar

In another jar experiment, you can use this to explore ideas of density with different types of liquid.

Fireworks in a Jar

22. Magnetic Slime

Who doesn’t love slime?! Your students will need a few more ingredients for this mix, but they’ll be sure to enjoy learning about magnet properties through magnet play.

Magnetic Slime

23. Lemon Volcano

An alternate take on a traditional project, you can use this to explore reactions in water mixtures as part of the core science curriculum.

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Lemon Volcano

24. Gummy Bear Science

This is another gummy-based experience that involves putting gummies in water to learn about osmosis.

Gummy Bear Science

25. Homemade Playdough

Get creative with this homemade play dough, which you can use to educate your students about mixtures while having fun.

Homemade Playdough

These projects are a surefire way to get kids thinking and learning about science while they enjoy themselves.

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