Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

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

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

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

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Build a 3d animal cell model with this cool science fair project, which helps kids visualize and understand the function of a cell's parts and organelles.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

Certain fruits can change gelatinâs ability to set. In this experiment, kids will discover what happens when gelatin meets pineapple enzyme.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

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

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

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.

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!

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

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!

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

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

Do hand soaps and sanitizers prevent the growth of bread mold? If so, why? Kids will find out with this fun and informative science fair project idea.