Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

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

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

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

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

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

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

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

Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

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!

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

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

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

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 demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.