This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Bring the fun of gardening indoors! By stuffing a simple pair of pantyhose with a few grass seeds on top, your child can grow her very own plant pet.

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

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

In this science project, learn about water transport in plants and make a beautiful dyed floral arrangement with cohesion, adhesion, and xylem tubes!

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

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

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

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

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

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!

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.