First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

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.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

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!

This science fair project idea teaches to understand and explore the concepts of crystal formation and dissolving substances.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

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

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

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

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

What combination of cloth and stain will be the easiest for removing stains? Test and experiment!

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

This project tests the hypothesis that dark colors absorb more heat than light colors.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

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

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

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

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

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

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

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.