Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

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

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

In this experiment, you'll make a seafloor spreading model to learn more about how plate tectonics work and create mid-ocean ridges.

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

A homemade lava lamp gives any room a retro flair. Find out how to make a homemade lava lamp, and learn some science too, with this educational activity.

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!

Discover whether the â5-second ruleâ is effective at determining whether food is still safe to eat after being dropped on the ground.

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

In this CD hovercraft science project, students will construct their own DIY hovercraft.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

What do ants eat? Kids find out by observing a colony of ants in this cool zoology science fair project for 4th grade.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

In this experiment, students find out what happens when a less-dense fluid interacts with a denser one, replicating the effect of cooler solid rock on magma.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.