Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

This science project uses Mohsâ Hardness Test to show kids how to compare the hardness of different types of minerals.

How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

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.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

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.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

Saturn is the ringed planet in our solar system, a gas giant with rings made of ice and dust. Let's make a cool scale model with an old CD and some glitter!

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!

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

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!

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

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

This science fair project idea explores the egg's thin membrane.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.