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.

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

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

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

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

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

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

Your kid will be captivated as she watches liquids change color before her very eyes during this fun science project that introduces some chemistry basics.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

This science activity will help your student explore the changes that occur to transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

What do worms eat? Kids find out what kinds of rotting leaves and vegetables worms prefer in this cool compost science fair project.

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.