Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

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

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

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.

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

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

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

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

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

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

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

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

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

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

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

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

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

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!

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

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

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

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

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.