Science Resources : Page 80

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.

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

Encourage your child to jump into sea creature science by creating her own colorful "socktopus" sculpture.

Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.

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

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Glass is see-through, but usually you can still see that it is there. In this experiment, we use baby oil to make glass go completely invisible.

Learn how different types of soil affect how animal tracks form in this experiment!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

Try this simple activity with your middle schooler to help him develop an understanding of why scientific classification systems exist and how they work.

The purpose of this science project is to determine which chemical best lowers the temperature of water in a cold pack and if the amount affects its use.

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

Find a mathematical relationship between the intensity of a sound wave and distance from the sound source. Use a pedometer and a sound level meter.

Have fun with bubbles and find out why there are bubbles in your tap water in this cool science fair project idea.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

In this science experiment, test the pH of soil surrounding a gas station to determine if gas stations have a negative effect on the environment.

Can you think of a way of cleaning dirty water using the sun? In this activity, you will be making a "solar still" that is able to do just that!

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine whether Green Bags, with or without refrigeration, are most effective in preserving food.

Science fair project which examines the chemical reaction of a candle flame with various gases in order to determine the identity of the gas.

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

In this cool experiment, learn how to find specific gravity of minerals using liquids of different densities to see which substances and items sink and float.