Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

What can you do with hair after its cut? This science project teaches you practical uses for human hair.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

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.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

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

In this science fair project, students will try to discover if test subjects can detect the presence of Monosodium Glutumate (MSG) in food.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

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?

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.