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.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

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.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

This science fair project idea deals with the qualities of shade on a sunny day.

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.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

This science fair project idea researches how your choice of clothing affect how hot or cool you feel during the day.

In this project, waves of vibrations are experimented with using water in glasses.

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

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

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

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.

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

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

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.

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

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!

This science fair project idea determines if family members can recognize one another using only the sense of smell.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!