When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.

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.

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

Your kindergartener will make prints of his favorite fruits and vegetables and learn how to organize and assemble his very own book.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

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.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Magnets may hold up papers on the fridge, but is it the paper that attracts them? Find out more with this kindergarten science investigation.

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Take a dive into the candy jar with this yummy science experiment.

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.