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Yum! Science never tasted so good. Gear up for a new school year with edible science, brought to you by your home kitchen chemistry lab.
10 Edible Science Experiments (10)
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!
It's All Natural! A Materials Scavenger Hunt
First Grade
Earth & Space Science
Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!
Make Ladybug Tightrope Racers
First Grade
Nature Activities
What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to 'fudge' it when interpreting what you see.
Make a Mind-Bending Illusion!
Fourth Grade
Life Science
They're mesmerizing, colorful, and make any room look retro. But lava lamps can also be a great way to teach your child about science.
Make a Homemade Lava Lamp!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.
Skin Science!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This fourth grade science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.
Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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.
How Long is Your Shadow on the Shortest Day?
Fourth Grade
Earth & Space Science
All you need is chalk and pavement to set up this silly, fun, and practical game that reinforces those all-important first grade sight words.
Go Sight Word "Island Hopping"!
First Grade
Nature Activities
Teach your first grader some of the fundamental properties of air with nothing more than a couple of household items and have fun while you're at it.
Air Magic: Learn About the Properties of Air
First Grade
Physical Science
Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.
Make a Butterfly Habitat
First Grade
Nature Activities
Here's a real-life science experiment you can do with your first grade earth scientist to 'grow' crystals in your home!
Grow Your Own Crystals!
First Grade
Earth & Space Science
Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.
"Oil Painting" for First Grade Scientists
First Grade
Physical Science
Forget 2-D maps. It's time for 3-D! Help your first grade child learn about the community around him, with this fun map building activity.
Make a City of Bags
First Grade
Physical Science
Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.
Exploding Marshmallows!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science

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