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

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

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.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

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

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

Get this cool science fair idea to explore how arctic tundra animals change their behavior and adapt to survive in long, cold winters.

Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

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!

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

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?

This science fair project on testing water hardness is a great introduction to practical chemistry. Test and learn the difference between hard and soft water.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

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

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!