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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.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

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

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?

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

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

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

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

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

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

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

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!