Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Learn about magnifying glasses, concave lenses and inverted images by sending rays of light through a magnifying glass in this cool science fair project!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

Help your child get a grasp on what it was like to build gigantic ancient structures with this easy engineering activity about science and physics.

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

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

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?

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

Set off an a science adventure as you prepare a row of bee homes for your new visitors.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

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

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

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!

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

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

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

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

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.