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

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

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

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

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

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

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

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

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 science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

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

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

In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

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

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

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

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

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

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

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.

In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.

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

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