Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

The meaning of Thanksgiving can sometimes get lost among the fun of food and family. Discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving with this fun activity.

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

In this science fair project, students create their own miniature salt flats at home.

Your growing child will reflect on her identity and express herself with this fun and artistic photo project.

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

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

These Halloween sandwiches are a creepy-crawly treat for a holiday party or an especially scary school lunch. Make these Halloween sandwiches for your child.

Determine which kind of rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) has the greatest reservoir capacity, which is the ability to hold the most oil and natural gas.

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Create safe lightning for kids! They'll learn how to make lightning at home with this fun science fair project idea illustrating static charges and grounding.

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Encourage your child to explore color and its mood-altering effects by creating his own self portrait using only warm or cool colors.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

The special people in your life deserve a special card! Have your kid make a 3-D flower card that will let a loved ones know how much he appreciates them.

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter. In this activity, your child can put pick up a paintbrush and create a self-portrait inspired by this renowned artist.

A great recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party or any fiesta, any time of the year!

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

Nothing says fall like pumpkin soup, but it's also really good for you, with high amounts of fiber, iron, zinc and free radical busting antioxidants.

Get your kids in the kitchen this Fourth of July and celebrate the holiday with some delicious and nutritious kid-friendly recipes!

Make some beautiful and unique candles to light your home.

In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.

Embrace the spooky and creepy thrills of Halloween night with a nightlight that will do more to frighten than soothe.