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

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

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

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

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.

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.

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.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Find out whether soil amendments can improve soil conditions and help you grow a bigger beanstalk in this ecology experiment!

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

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

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

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

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

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!