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.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

Make your own helicopter using a paper clip and a sheet of paper. Hold the spinner up in the air, let it go, and watch it spin gracefully to the ground.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

Try the classic balloon-on-the-wall trick with your kid and watch static electricity in action.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

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!

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

Here's a classic celery science experiment that uses celery and food coloring to demonstrate how plants absorb water.

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

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

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

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.