Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

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

In this science experiment, your child will test the strength of hollow structures in order to understand how strong bird bones really are.

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

This activity will introduce your child to the four different components of blood and give him a fun way to visualize its properties.

This basketball project explores the best way to make the perfect shot every time.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

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!

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

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

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

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

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

What is the best stain remover for clothes? In this fun and easy science fair project idea, students will identify the best method for laundry stain removal.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Have your child build a model of a coral polyp, one of the tiny animals that composes a coral reef.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

Cherries usually burst with flavor, but in this science experiment they burst with osmotic pressure. This science activity will blow your curious kid's mind!

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.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

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