Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

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

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

What is persistence of vision? With this hands-on science fair project idea, students will demonstrate this cool and dramatic phenomenon in their own classroom.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

What's a liquid? What's a solid? What better way to experiment than by turning a childhood favorite, ice cream, into a homemade science lesson!

Kids learn how to manipulate additive and subtractive colors to send secret messages with red colored filters in this cool science fair project idea.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

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.

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!