In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Let your fabulous crafter use their favorite flowers, fruits and herbs to whip up a delicious perfume that they can proudly present to a friend or a loved one.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

This science project explores the concept of being opaque or clear. Can you make something clear opaque? Or something opaque clear?

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Show your child that the simplest ingredients (salt and water) can be used to illustrate the concept of density!

In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

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

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

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

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

What's the quickest way to separate salt and pepper? Let static electricity do the work! Your child will be fascinated by this simple experiment.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!