Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

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.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Help your own young scientist tackle the wonders of static electricity from the comfort of his own home!

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

In this CD hovercraft science project, students will construct their own DIY hovercraft.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.