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After completing this fun science project, your child will have a better understanding of plants, and they may even develop a green thumb in the process!

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

This science fair project idea discovers whether there are some objects that do not fall at a constant rate.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Here's an experiment that will have your child experimenting with cake ingredients to learn about the chemical reactions that happen when a cake's in the oven.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

This fun science fair project for 8th grade demonstrates what Kepler's 3rd law predicts about a planet's orbital period and its distance from the sun.

Make this easy composting dessert and then enjoy the yummy results!

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

How can Hooke's law explain how springs work? Learn about how Hooke's law is at work when you exert force on a spring in this cool science project.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Build a magnetic linear accelerator using a ruler, neodymium magnets, and small metal balls in this fun science fair project exploring magnetic propulsion.

Create your very own scented hand sanitizer that will help your child to keep those nasty germs at bay!

Learn about the growing app design field by designing a new or improved app for smartphones.

Determine the maximum distance traveled by projectiles launched at an angle. Use some cool math to figure out at which angle your projectile will go farthest.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!

This project examines whether sugar substitutes are as sweet as real sugar.