Bring the fun of gardening indoors! By stuffing a simple pair of pantyhose with a few grass seeds on top, your child can grow her very own plant pet.

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

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

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

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

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.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

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

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

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

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

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?