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Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

This science fair project idea explores the different properties of matter.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

What is condensation? Little mad scientists will learn about condensation, states of matter, and air pressure by conducting this cool science experiment.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

This kindergarten science activity will help her explore the changing states of matter which transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

Have you ever seen fruit decay? Find out if a fruit will rot faster if you open it versus leaving it untouched!

This science fair project idea provides evidence that air is everywhere and takes up space.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

This homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

What's a liquid? What's a solid? What better way to experiment than by turning a childhood favorite, ice cream, into a homemade science lesson!

Science fair project which determines whether plants are able to get enough nutrients from different types of garbage.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.