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Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

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!

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

If you're looking for a fun way to have your child gain practice pattern-making while working out fine motor skills, making Washi eggs is the perfect activity.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

Help your child practice her counting as she makes this fun and festive holiday decoration!

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

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

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.