Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Study the impact of environment on seed germination among three materials: soil, paper towel, and cloth. Note when seeds germinate and how well they germinate

This science fair project idea quantifies exactly how accurate the cricket thermometer is.

A great science fair project on solar oven design that helps kids learn about solar power and solar heating.

Fudge is one of very few desserts people make at home that is actually crystalline. What happens when the fudge crystallizes at different temperatures?

Teach your child what a sugar plum is with this easy recipe that gets your child to chop, mix, and roll his way to a delicious treat.

Check out this fun science project idea to explore different types of starches and learn how removing starch affects the quality and taste of food.

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

Learn about emulsification and bile's roles in digestion, and investigate how the digestive enzyme lipase breaks down lipids.

Bake some cookies with an oven that collects sunlight and traps the shorter wavelengths (heat!).

This project examines the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water, with and without oil.

This science fair project idea measures physical dexterity as a function of temperature.

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

This science fair project idea focuses on saturated and unsaturated lipids (fats and oils).

Determine which environment keeps an ice cube frozen for the longest duration. Inspect and record your observations when cubes melt.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Science fair project that tests the effects of temperature change on the reactivity of the catalase enzyme.

This project concerns activity happening millions of miles away, on the sun.

The objective of this science project is to examine the factors that affect the dispersion of oil in water, including water agitation.

Test products which claim to reduce wrinkles, and determine which is the most effective. Test effectiveness over three weeks, using a sample of volunteers.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

This project examines the affect of temperature on viscosity and surface tension of different liquids.

This science fair project idea determines if a particular chemical has an effect (increase or decrease) on the heart rate of Daphnia.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

The objective of this science experiment is to evaluate the affects of high and low heat capacity on a material's heat retention ability.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

Can cells be frozen? This science fair project provides information to answer this question.