Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

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

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!

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

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

Water can go from solid to liquid to gas...but how does popcorn go from kernel to snack? Invite your first grade scientist to find out.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!