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.

Boost your preschooler's attention to detail by getting her to explore the differences between two different pumpkins: large and small.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

This project makes young children uniquely aware of their sense of touch and its ability to alone give them information about the world around them.

The goal of this middle school science fair project is to examine the effect of caffeine on plant growth.

Determine which video game elevates the heart rate best and burns the most calories.

Can you wink? Is your ability to wink genetic or simply based on chance? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Help your kindergartener identify and sort eight different kinds of common seeds on this "seed wheel" plate you can use all growing season.

Help your preschooler practice observing and experimenting with this exciting activity where they'll get to examine objects below the water's surface!

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

Help your kindergarten scientist predict and observe as she explores the science of smell...and have a great time doing it, too.

In this fun activity, frozen cubes of paint provide your preschooler with a cool new way to paint a masterpiece.

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

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

Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.

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

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Show your middle schooler how a quick whirl of spinach in the blender will reveal the cobwebby "stuff"--or DNA--of life!

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Compare the whitening abilities of four different brands of whitening toothpaste to see which one whitens the fastest and which one whitens the most.

Help your kindergartener expand social studies and science work while creating this lovely bag clip for the holidays.

Bring the fun of gardening indoors! By stuffing a simple pair of pantyhose with a few grass seeds on top, your child can grow her very own plant pet.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to explore which brands of "anti-fade" shampoos work the best to keep hair color looking fresh.

Did you know magnifying glasses are magic? This hands-on activity has kids using magnifying glasses to engage with the world around them and look close to examine what they find.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).