Show your teen how to make her own beeswax lip balm. It's one of the simplest do-it-yourself activities, and it's fun to make!

This activity will help your child review science concepts, learn new ones, and become familiar with examples of various concepts in science. Plus, it's fun!

Why are some pennies shiny and others dark and dull? Find out with this cleaning copper coins experiment, which transforms dark pennies to bright ones.

This science fair project idea explores the relationship between oil and water in terms of density as well as hydrophilic/hydrophobic compounds.

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to upper elementary students.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

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

Set your teen on the beat in a real world "crime scene" investigation. Can he tell whose fingerprints are on a drinking glass?

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.

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

This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.

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

Future whistleblowers can learn about product safety standards with this exercise in writing and researching.

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.