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

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

Did you know a mouse eats almost fifty times as much as a cow? Find out how and test out the strange science with your friends!

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

Kids will explore the corrosiveness of soda in this cool science fair project by leaving pennies submerged in soda overnight.

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

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.

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

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

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

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

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

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

In this enlightening transpiration experiment, kids will explore how the loss of water from plants through transpiration contributes to the water cycle.