What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

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.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Reinforce your child’s understanding of the alphabet by helping them construct all of the letters using pipe cleaners.

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 how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Certain fruits can change gelatinâs ability to set. In this experiment, kids will discover what happens when gelatin meets pineapple enzyme.

The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?

Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.