The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

Make a kindergarten "discovery table" that reinforces both science and writing skills. Here's how:

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

Use pepper and soap to discover some fun facts about the properties of water.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

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

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

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Find out whether soil amendments can improve soil conditions and help you grow a bigger beanstalk in this ecology experiment!

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Is that seed alive or not? Here's an exciting way for kindergarteners to make a seed museum that your child can watch, using simple household materials.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

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

Make "fossils" with your child to hide in the sandbox or at the park or the beach, to help your child explore his archaeological side.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.