This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

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

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

Try this activity with your child to explore what happens to rain (and the living things that need it) when it becomes polluted.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

This science project explores the concept of being opaque or clear. Can you make something clear opaque? Or something opaque clear?

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.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

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

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

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.