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?

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?

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

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.

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

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

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

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

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?

Can a toy car determine the strength of a magnet? In this cool magnet science fair project, young scientists will learn how to measure the strength of a magnet.

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.