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Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

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

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.

How to test for acids and bases? In this activity you and your child can make your own indicator from red cabbage!

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

Kids will learn how to clean fish tank the natural way. Add catfish to the tank and see if your water gets cleaner.

Your kindergartener will make prints of his favorite fruits and vegetables and learn how to organize and assemble his very own book.

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

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

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!

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

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

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

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

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.