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In this cool science fair project idea, kids conduct the ruler drop test on volunteers to determine whether reaction time can be improved with practice.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

In this simple science project, learn about what causes dew and what affects dew formation with a drinking glass, ice, and a soda bottle.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.

What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

Celebrate April showers with a springtime arts and crafts activity: make sparkly, shiny raindrops with your kid.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

Encourage your kindergartener to investigate and chronicle the weather she observes during the coldest months of the year.

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.