In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

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

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

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

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

Help your curious third grader construct a dazzling spinning wheel that will teach him about the science behind colors while providing some silly entertainment!

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.