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

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

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

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

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

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

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

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

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.

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!

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!

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

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.

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.

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

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

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

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.

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.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

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

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

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

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.

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.