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In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

In this science fair project, you'll make a "ghost" appear in a test tube, and learn about what happens when hot water and cold water interact.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

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!

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

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.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

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.

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

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

Can a toy car determine the strength of a magnet? In this cool magnet science fair project, young scientists will learn how to measure the strength of a magnet.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Your child can help your family pet take a breather, and help herself relax, too, with this soothing activity.

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

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

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!