The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

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

This science fair project idea demonstrates that light travels in straight lines and experiments with reflecting light.

This science fair project idea explores plant growth from a bulb, root, and a stem and investigates asexual plant reproduction.

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

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

In this project, you will observe and record changes in sunspots over two weeks.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Find out whether packaged seeds actually do expire in this new science fair project idea.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

This science fair project idea examines how well individuals can remember a story they were told and how accurately they pass that story along.

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

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!

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

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

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

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!