Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

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

Put an oatmeal box, a flashlight, and some construction paper together and you have the makings of an incredibly cool bedroom planetarium!

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

This science fair project idea teaches to understand and explore the concepts of crystal formation and dissolving substances.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

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.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Help your first grader design and create his very own bird feeder out of an empty milk carton.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

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

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

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