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.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

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

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

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

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

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

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.

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.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

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 free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Challenge your learner to design and build a city of their own in this creative engineering activity.

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.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.