Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

In this science fair project, students focus sunlight with a magnifying glass and trap shorter waves to melt ice.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

In this experiment, students will create their own version of coquina, a sedimentary rock thatâs formed by seashells and sand, cemented by seawater minerals.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses 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!

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

Find out whether putting something on top of a plant will inhibit its growth.

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

Find out which type of sponge holds the most water.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

This project investigates the affect of storage temperature on microwave popcorn.

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.