| Science projects for second graders help them learn a | | | | - Do plants lose water through their leaves? |
| scientific principle through an experiment or a series of | | | | - Which side of a plant leaf takes in Carbon dioxide? |
| experiments. The project helps them to apply the skills | | | | - How do different colored lights affect plants? |
| that they have been taught. Through the second grade | | | | - How fast can a rat/guinea pig run through a maze? |
| science fair project, children learn to ask questions, | | | | - Why is the sky blue? |
| collect relevant data, write conclusions and present | | | | - How are rainbows formed? |
| their findings in an attractive and effective manner. | | | | - Why does ice cream melt? |
| While choosing the topic for the second grade science | | | | The advantages of doing an experiment so early on |
| fair project, the raw materials required should be kept | | | | are innumerable. Such projects arouse the curiosity of |
| in mind. Very good second grade science fair projects | | | | the student. They are also intellectually stimulating as |
| can be done using household materials and material, | | | | the child searches for answers instead of being spoon |
| which are commonly and easily available. Expensive | | | | fed information. The students conducts the experiment |
| laboratory equipment is not necessary for a second | | | | and gets the result and then explores the reason |
| grade science fair project. | | | | behind the result and the scientific principle or principles |
| The entire second grade science fair project has to | | | | involved. |
| be thoroughly planned. The reports that are written | | | | Some experiments are done in groups. In such cases, |
| should be clear and to the point. | | | | children learn to co-operate with one other and work |
| Presentation is the key factor in second grade science | | | | together as a team. They learn the importance of |
| fair projects and the following should be kept in mind: | | | | team spirit and they learn to adjust and compromise. In |
| 1.The child should understand the topic very clearly and | | | | case the project has to be done individually, the child |
| should have absolutely no doubts. | | | | learns to be independent and self confident, however, |
| 2.The child should be able to explain the project | | | | these projects must be very small in scale, because |
| without reading it out. | | | | the students are still to young and disorganized to do |
| 3.The child should be confident and enthusiastic. | | | | anything too complex. |
| 4.The child should be able to speak knowledgeably. | | | | These experiments also strengthen the bond between |
| 5.The child should present the project in a well | | | | children and parents. The parents and children sit |
| organized and clear manner. | | | | together and discuss various topics and the options |
| 6.The project should be original and unique reflecting | | | | available to them. The child feels happy that the parent |
| the creativity of the child. | | | | is involved in his or her school work. |
| Topics for second grade science projects are | | | | The second grade fair science projects also enable a |
| innumerable. However, interesting and original projects | | | | student to learn a topic thoroughly and as he or she |
| can be based on these questions: - | | | | has learn it on his/her own, the child will not easily |
| - How far can an animal be heard? | | | | forget the scientific principle involved. Also, these |
| - How are diseases transmitted? | | | | experiments encourage children to enjoy science and |
| - How long are the blood vessels in different animals? | | | | develop a love for the subject. |