In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Could there be toxic chemicals lurking in the cupboards and closets of your home?

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

How would you dry your wet clothes if your dryer didn't work? Find out with this fun experiment!

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

Is it magic? No...it's the amazing, gravity-defying capillary action experiment! Kids will love this dramatic and enlightening science fair project.

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

Your kid will be captivated as she watches liquids change color before her very eyes during this fun science project that introduces some chemistry basics.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

How do series and parallel circuits work, and which produces the brightest light in a light bulb? Construct both in this project and find out!

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.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

Take a nature walk in your backyard or local park to find one object for every letter of the alphabet. Then put them together in this handy nature book.

Would your dog prefer homemade or store-bought food? Raw or cooked? Test your dog's preferred diet in this fun experiment.

In this fun experiment, learn about brand awareness and the influence of media on children by testing logo recognition in different age groups.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Take a dive into the candy jar with this yummy science experiment.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.