How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

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

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

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

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

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

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

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