Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

Using a glass fishbowl, you and your kids can create a low-humidity, open-topped terrarium perfect for easy care, drought-tolerant succulents.

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

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.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

Is cleaning with lemon effective? Get ready to give this science project some elbow grease and find out if acidic lemons can be used as a cleaning agent.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

Have you ever wondered how many numbers most people can memorize? Test your friends to find out!

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

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!

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

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

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.