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Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

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

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.

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

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

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

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

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

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

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!

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?

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

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

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.