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

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.

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

This fun and easy middle school science fair project idea explores the topic of pollution and demonstrates if polluted soil affect the growth of green plants.

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

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

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

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

With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!

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.

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!

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

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.

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

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

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

In this game, players will learn interesting facts about animal adaption and practice them using a fun matching card game!

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

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

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.

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

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

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.