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

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

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

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

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.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

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.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

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

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

Teach your kids about entropy with this fun, easy exercise, and teach your money to dance while you're at it!

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Kids learn how to manipulate additive and subtractive colors to send secret messages with red colored filters in this cool science fair project idea.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

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

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

This science fair project idea investigates the hardness property of minerals.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

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

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

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

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