Grade 2 Science Activities

Explore hands-on science activities designed to engage Grade 2 students in scientific inquiry, observation, and discovery across different science strands.

Material Explorers

Material Explorers

Students investigate and classify different materials based on their observable properties.

45 minutes
Easy
State Changers

State Changers

Students observe how materials can change from solid to liquid and back again through heating and cooling.

60 minutes
Medium
Building Blocks

Building Blocks

Students explore how small pieces can be assembled to make larger objects with different properties.

50 minutes
Easy

Teaching Tips

  • Encourage students to ask questions and make predictions before starting activities
  • Use science notebooks for students to record observations and reflections
  • Connect science concepts to students' everyday experiences
  • Incorporate opportunities for both individual exploration and collaborative learning
  • Allow time for students to share their discoveries and learning with peers

Cross-Curricular Connections

Mathematics

Measurement, data collection, patterns, and spatial reasoning

Language Arts

Scientific vocabulary, procedural writing, and oral communication

Art

Creating models, observational drawing, and design thinking