Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

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.

Cherries usually burst with flavor, but in this science experiment they burst with osmotic pressure. This science activity will blow your curious kid's mind!

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Your child can help your family pet take a breather, and help herself relax, too, with this soothing activity.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

This activity will introduce your child to the four different components of blood and give him a fun way to visualize its properties.

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

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.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

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

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

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

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

This fun and easy middle school science fair project idea explores the topic of pollution and demonstrates if polluted soil affect the growth of green plants.