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!

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 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

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.

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?

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

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.

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

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.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

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

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.