There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

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

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

This science research project challenges students to think of more effective lobster farming methods.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

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

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.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.

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

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.