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Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

This science fair project idea teaches that time always passes at the same rate and nothing we do in our daily life âreallyâ affects how fast it moves.

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!