Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

In this experiment, students find out what happens when a less-dense fluid interacts with a denser one, replicating the effect of cooler solid rock on magma.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

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

Have your child build a model of a coral polyp, one of the tiny animals that composes a coral reef.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

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!

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

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!

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Watch pre-packaged seeds and seeds taken from inside fruits and vegetables grow. Which ones will grow faster? Read more in this science fair project idea.

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

Children combine an acid and an alkaline substance to simulate a volcano eruption in this fun experiment.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.