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.

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

Would your dog prefer homemade or store-bought food? Raw or cooked? Test your dog's preferred diet in this fun experiment.

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

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

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

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

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

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