Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

Your child can turn cookie dough into a big pile of colorful painted fall leaves ready for eating!

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

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

This science fair project idea identifies clouds as a means of predicting the weather.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!

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

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

This measurement activity uses feet to compare objects, but not the ones found on rulers and measuring sticks...the feet on your child's own body!

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!