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Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

Find out which kind of bubble wrap fares best when put in impact.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Kindergarten algebra is a lot different than high school. In kindergarten math, algebra means grouping like things, or noticing what doesn't belong in a set.

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Encourage your kindergartener to investigate and chronicle the weather she observes during the coldest months of the year.