This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

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.

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

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

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

Do different types of oil mix or stack? Find out in this science fair project idea!

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

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

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

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

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.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

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.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

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?

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

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

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

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