The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?

In this science fair project, young children observe, record, and create collections of shapes in their world and increase their powers of observation.

In this science project, young children observe, record, and create collections of colors in their world and increase their powers of observation.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of nature, it's called "camouflage." Play this camouflage matching game with your child!

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

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

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

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

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

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

This science fair project introduces children to static electricity and the idea that electricity is more than lights and plugs.

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

Find out whether we can create motion in a dish and as a result, create a wonderful and colorful show.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

Take a nature walk in your backyard or local park to find one object for every letter of the alphabet. Then put them together in this handy nature book.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

This simple project makes young children aware of their sense of smell and its capacity for providing them with information about their world.

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