Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

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

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

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

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

This activity is a fun way to "go fishing" with your preschooler, while learning about the concepts of freezing and melting.

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

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

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!