Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

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

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

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

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

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

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 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.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

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.

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

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

This science activity will help your student explore the changes that occur to transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

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

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