Here's an investigative activity in which your child will discover real-world names and uses for sugar and find out how it is hidden in many different foods.

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

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

This activity is a great introduction to polymer chemistry. It might seem complicated, but all you'll need is the material found inside of a baby's diaper!

Do this experiment to help your first grader understand how salt can be removed from salt water. All it takes are a few household materials.

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!

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

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

How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.

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

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

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.

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

What do you get when you combine science and fairies? Fairy scientists who make their own potion, of course! This activity promotes critical thinking skills as your child mixes, experiments, and creates their very own fairy potions.

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

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

The goal of this science fair project is to assess the acidity levels of common food and household products using pH test strips.

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

Your child will do a fun science experiment using soap and pepper flakes to help understand the concepts of water molecules and the surface tension of water.

Bring back the groovy memories by making shrinky dinks using household materials, while learning about the science of plastics. Here's how to get started:

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.

Here's a science experiment that gives your kids a chance to see how fire needs oxygen to burn, with a little math and writing practice thrown in.

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

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Take the plunge into handcrafting with this neat and tidy soap recipe. Here's how to create your own personalized soap.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Want to give your teen some insight into the scientific method and get the house cleaned? This activity promises both!

For this activity your child will use the ready made glycerin base to create elegant rose petal hand soaps.