Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

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.

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

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

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

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!

The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

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.

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

This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

4th graders construct an ocean food web to learn about consumers and trophic levels, food webs, and food chains in this cool ecology science fair project.

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!

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.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.

An hour glass, also known as a sand clock, keeps time. In this activity, your child will make her own sand clock and measure the time it keeps.

Kids will learn how to make a steam powered rocket boat, also called a putt putt boat or a pop pop boat, in this great science fair project for 4th graders.

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