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

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

In this project, the affects of vitamin E are observed on a rose petal.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

Find out whether soil amendments can improve soil conditions and help you grow a bigger beanstalk in this ecology experiment!

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

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.

Put your young paleontologist's puzzle-solving skills to the test by having her hunt for dinosaur bones and then assemble them to create dinosaur skeletons.

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

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

This science fair idea project identifies the active ingredients in soap and experiments with the properties of soap.

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

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.

This science activity will help your student explore the changes that occur to transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

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

In this pinto bean germination experiment, you'll learn about how fertilizer aids in growing pinto beans into seedlings.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

This science fair project idea observes products available in the school cafeteria and waste produced by these products.

This science fair idea examines hydrogel superabsorbent polymer crystals. They can absorb 500 times their weight in water. Can they absorb other liquids too?