Second And Third Grade Science Fair Expectations And Resources

December 06, 2022

Second And Third Grade Science Fair Expectations And Resources

Children love hands-on science. Second and third-graders will be eager to jump right in. Completing a science fair project as a kid can be a wonderful experience. It also is known for being overwhelming to parents. It doesn't have to be if we make sensible expectations.

Second and third graders will be the leaders, and the adult will provide guidance and clarification when needed. Students at this level will perform investigations with 3 levels and 2 or more trials. The goal is to enable kids to become more independent in creating age-appropriate original investigations. It is an opportunity for them to begin thinking like a scientist.

The child should drive the project at the second and third-grade levels. You are an assistant.

Provide some guidance, but make sure they can take ownership of their project. Use your best judgment in deciding when to get involved.

Work to develop a project schedule. We don’t want them overloaded. Don’t cram it in two nights before the due date.

Make sure to follow all safety precautions when performing experiments. Keep it age-appropriate.

Let them be problem solvers. They will surprise you with their skills.

Keep it simple, clear, and concise. Students at this level will do 3 levels. Examples: cold/room temperature/hot water, small/medium/large, 3 different measurements, etc.