It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

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

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

Your child will create an adorable Christmas tree from their footprint and practice counting while decorating their tree with objects of a variety of textures.

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

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.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

Here's a science activity to help your child investigate how seeds are designed to travel.

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

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.

Introduce your child to the wonders of colorful chemistry with this simple food coloring project.

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

In this project, you will observe and record changes in sunspots over two weeks.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!