Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

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

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

This science fair project idea explores which fruit molds the fastest.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

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

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

This science fair project idea explores plant growth from a bulb, root, and a stem and investigates asexual plant reproduction.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

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.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Follow in the footsteps of movie character legends as you walk your little one through the steps of becoming a junior archaeologist.

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.