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.

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

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

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

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

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

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

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

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

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.

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.

Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!

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

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

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

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

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

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

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

Help your kid feel like a superhero with this safe and fun science experiment that creates an electrical charge that's like a mini lightning bolt!

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.