Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

Use familiar household items and decorations to turn estimation into a fun game!

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

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

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

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

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.