This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

Science fair project in which you will learn more about the natural world by preserving and identifying different animal tracks.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

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

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

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

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

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

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.