Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

With Halloween right around the corner, find a way to use your brain and reward your tummy with a new type of science -- candy science!

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

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!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

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

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Your kid will be captivated as she watches liquids change color before her very eyes during this fun science project that introduces some chemistry basics.

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

In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.

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

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

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

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

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

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

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

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.