Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

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

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Believe it or not, the common spud has enough electrochemical energy to power a small digital clock.

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Can you fool your eyes and your brain with an optical illusion? The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate various kinds of optical illusions.

In this fun activity, kids practice measurement and boost fine motor skills as they learn all about how fossils form and even make a few of their own!

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

Let your young scientist explore a brave new world of sound with an experiment that just requires a handful of common household items.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

This homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

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.

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

Help your kindergarten scientist predict and observe as she explores the science of smell...and have a great time doing it, too.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Help your child add some flair to the family garden with pencil pinwheels!

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.