Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

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

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

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!

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?

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

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

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.

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

This engaging project encourages young children to practice and refine the important scientific skills of sorting and classification.

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.