Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

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

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

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

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

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

Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

Learn how to make an anemometer with step-by-step instructions in this cool science fair project idea for 4th grade.

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.

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

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.

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.