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Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

Your child can create a trendy, retro felt flower pin that will remind her of the natural beauty of flowers in full bloom no matter what time of year it is!

No matter the occasion, this flag craft is the perfect way for you child to proudly display her love of the red, white and blue!

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

What's a liquid? What's a solid? What better way to experiment than by turning a childhood favorite, ice cream, into a homemade science lesson!

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

Make these delicious and festive smoothies with your kids this Fourth of July to celebrate the holiday with a healthy twist.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Zombie cupcakes are baked goods that look as if they've been pulled fresh from a skull. Make zombie cupcakes this Halloween.

For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

A heart wreath is a pretty and festive Valentine's Day decoration. Make a heart wreath with your child this Valentine's Day.

Let the world be your canvas by transforming an ordinary household window into a snowy holiday scene.

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

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.

Work on homophones, words that sound the same, and spelling with this imaginative activity!

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Hone observational skills and introduce the basics of data interpretation with this data gathering activity all about the different colors people wear.

Celebrate the colors of the American flag with this playful craft project!

This holiday season, don't forget the many delights of "cookie science"! Here's a confection we especially like.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Re-purpose a tin can into a pretty compost bucket for your family's kitchen counter and learn about the science and fun of recycling and renewing objects.

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

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.