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

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

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

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

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

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

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

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!

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

This science project explores the concept of being opaque or clear. Can you make something clear opaque? Or something opaque clear?

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

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

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.