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

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

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!

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

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

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

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.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

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

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

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

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

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

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

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

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

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

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.