Grade 2 science experiments

Engaging, FREE science lessons filled with experiments and projects for kids of all ages arranged by type of science.

Learn about electricity for kids with a simple working light bulb experiment where you make an incandescent light bulb like Thomas Edison!

Find three simple water cycle experiments and a fun water cycle wheel craftivity! These activities use common household items and help students visually understand evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection. Learn how to make a water cycle wheel and engage students in hands-on science.

WOW the kids & make fireworks in a jar! This simple science experiment explores liquid densities & makes a great science fair project for elementary children (FULL TUTORIAL)

Your kids will be amazed by this simple burning candle in water science experiment. This rising water experiment will teach your kids the effect of air pressure.

A fun and easy science experiment for teaching students the difference between a solid, liquid, and gas! This engaging activity uses a plastic water bottle, water, a balloon, and Alka-Seltzer tablets to demonstrate the states of matter in an exciting way. Watch as the reaction inflates the balloon and download a free printable page to enhance the learning experience. Plus, explore an additional Alka-Seltzer Snow Experiment and find more science and STEM ideas for the entire school year.

Kids will have fun learning about science as they explore with these Solid, Liquid, Gas Hands on Activities for kids of all ages.

As a mom of three curious kids, I'm always on the lookout for fun and educational activities to keep them engaged. My friend Sarah recently shared how she

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!

I'm here all day, ya'll! But seriously, I do love teaching states of matter during our 2nd grade homeschool time... and not just because of the corny jokes.