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In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

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!

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

This activity is a fun challenge for students who have just started learning to program educational robots.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

Can you dig it? This science experiment isn't for kids who like to keep their hands clean.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

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

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

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

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

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!

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Explore solids and liquids with your young scientist by making gluep, a goopy substance that can behave like both a solid and a liquid!

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

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