Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

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!

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

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

Excite your fourth grader by recreating ancient Viking myths. This miniature longboat will explore the principle of water molecules expanding when heated.

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.

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

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

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!

The objective this science fair project is to determine whether a bigger bag will allow a homemade hot air balloon to fly higher than smaller bag.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

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

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

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.