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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 science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

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.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

Students explore hot desert plant adaptations in this cool science fair project by observing how these organisms prevent excessive transpiration.

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

This science fair project idea explores whether cats can be trained in the same way that dogs can.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.