This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Science fair project that cultivates slime mold and monitors the stages of its development.

This easy project for little hands uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

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

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

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.

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

This bread mold experiment will help your child learn about mold, and he'll develop important hypothesis-making and experiment-designing skills.

Kids grow sunflower greens from seeds for a hands-on gardening experience in this kindergarten life science activity.