There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

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

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.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

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.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

This science research project challenges students to think of more effective lobster farming methods.

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

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

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

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

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

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.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.