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

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

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!

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

Science fair project that determines whether cooling eggs helps them be peeled more easily. Compare the time it took to peel each egg.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Get ready for a yummy taste test! Just pour the milk -- and make sure you have some chocolate chip cookies on hand.

Here's a science and nature activity to help your kindergartener get outdoors and learn about the structure of leaves.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

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

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

Kids conduct a simple science experiment to see if seeds can grow without soil in this simple kindergarten science activity.

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?