Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

Make a kindergarten "discovery table" that reinforces both science and writing skills. Here's how:

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

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

Your child helps the environment while saving your family money in this fun and rewarding "Gas Guzzlers" competition.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties & interactions of sugar molecules.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

This science fair project idea investigates whether plants can survive being frozen.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

This science fair project idea determines if the color of light affects the growth of plants.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

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

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

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.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

After completing this fun science project, your child will have a better understanding of plants, and they may even develop a green thumb in the process!

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?