This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

This easy project for little hands uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

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

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

Kids grow sunflower greens from seeds for a hands-on gardening experience in this kindergarten life science activity.

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

Have your child build a model of a coral polyp, one of the tiny animals that composes a coral reef.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

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 project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

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

What is the best stain remover for clothes? In this fun and easy science fair project idea, students will identify the best method for laundry stain removal.