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!

The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

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.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

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.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

This homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Do this experiment to help your first grader understand how salt can be removed from salt water. All it takes are a few household materials.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

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

How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

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.

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

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

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

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.