This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Determine whether magic salt is more effective at melting snow than regular salt. Pour one ounce of salt over the ice cubes, compare the melt downs.

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

Demonstrate the capillary function in plants by adding food coloring to glasses of water. Slice stalks of celery and leafy tops. Compare color of leaves

This experiment will explore the best way to create a perfect soft-boiled egg.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

This project examines the concentration of dissolved oxygen in water, with and without oil.

Construct calorimeter and determine the caloric value of a sample of foods by change in temperature for each of the foods.

Determine if âdouble dippingâ chips really spreads more germs than dipping only once per chip.

The objective of this experiment is to evaluate the effects of acid rain on plants.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

What is the coldest temperature possible? In this cool experiment, you'll calculate absolute zero by extrapolating data on the temperature and volume of gas.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

In this activity, you child will learn about how heat changes food. On the next sunny day, head outdoors to make a treat in an outside oven! Here's how:

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

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

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

From Canada's flag, to the Toronto Maple Leafs, to classic maple syrup cookies, the maple tree is very much a part of Canadian heritage.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.