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

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

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.

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!

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

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

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

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

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

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 determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

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

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

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!

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.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.