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2nd Grade Science Games

Experiments, observations & the natural world

31 games
2nd Grade

Life Cycles: Frogs, Butterflies and Plants

Put the stages of frog, butterfly and plant life cycles in order.

easy1-2 players20 min

Forces, Motion and Balanced Forces

Predict what a push, pull or balanced force does.

easy1-4 players20 min

Friction

Sort surfaces by how much they slow things down.

easy1 players10 min

Gravity

Make predictions about how gravity pulls on things.

easy1 players10 min

Simple Machines

Sort everyday things into levers, wheels and ramps.

medium1-2 players15 min

Weathering and Erosion

Sort changes to the land: breaking rock, or carrying it away?

medium1-2 players15 min

Erosion Experiment

Predict how much of a sand hill washes away in each test.

medium1-4 players25 min

Animal Adaptations

Wire each animal feature to how it helps.

medium1-4 players20 min

Plant Adaptations

Sort plants by the place they are built to live.

easy1 players10 min

The Human Body

Follow food, air and messages through your body in order.

easy1-4 players20 min

Recycling Rangers

Sort waste into recycling, compost and trash.

medium1-4 players20 min

Conservation

Make choices that save water, energy and nature.

easy1 players10 min

Energy Sources

Sort things by the natural energy that powers them: sun, wind or water.

medium1-4 players20 min

Food Chains

Put short food chains in order, from plant to animal.

medium1-4 players20 min

Fossils

Read about fossils and tap the sentence that proves each answer.

easy1 players10 min

Solids, Liquids and Gases

Sort everyday things into solids, liquids and gases.

medium1-4 players15 min

Heat Transfer

Predict whether each thing gets warmer or colder.

easy1 players10 min

Magnets and Metals

Test each object: will the magnet pick it up?

easy1-4 players20 min

Shadows and Light

Hunt for the things that block light and make a shadow.

medium1-4 players20 min

Soil Types

Sort soil clues into sandy soil, clay soil and garden soil.

easy1 players10 min

Soil Layers

Wire each layer of soil to what it is like.

easy1-4 players20 min

Sound and Vibrations

Hunt for the loud sounds among the soft ones.

medium1-4 players20 min

Where Water Comes From

Wire each water source to what it is.

easy1 players10 min

The Water Cycle

Put the steps of the water cycle in order.

easy1-4 players20 min

Earth, Moon and Sun

Wire the Earth, Moon and Sun to facts about each.

easy1-4 players20 min

Habitat Hunt

Hunt for the animals that live in the ocean.

easy1-4 players20 min

Insects

Hunt for the real insects — six legs and three body parts.

medium1-4 players20 min

Melting, Freezing and Changing Matter

Predict how heating and cooling change matter.

easy1-4 players20 min

What Plants Need

Choose what a plant needs to grow healthy.

medium1-4 players20 min

Rock or Mineral?

Test each sample and decide whether it is a rock or a mineral.

medium1-4 players20 min

Weather Tools

Wire each weather tool to what it tells you.

easy1-4 players20 min

Frequently Asked Questions

How many free 2nd Grade science games are there?
LittleActivity has 31 free, interactive science games designed specifically for 2nd Grade students. New games are added regularly.
Are these science games aligned with school curriculum?
Yes. All 2nd Grade science games are aligned with Common Core and state standards. They cover the key skills and concepts taught at this grade level.
Do I need to create an account to play?
No. All games are 100% free with no signup required. Just pick a game and start playing instantly in your browser on any device.
Can my child play these games on a tablet?
Yes. All LittleActivity games are designed to work on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone. No app download is needed.
What skills do these science games develop?
These games develop science fluency, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through interactive gameplay. They reinforce classroom learning in a fun, pressure-free environment.

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