Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.

Give your science savvy kindergarten a lesson in plant science with this fun carnation experiment.

Blend art and science in this hands-on activity that shows your kindergartener how primary colors combine to make secondary colors.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

Ignite your kindergartener's love of adventure and learning with an imaginary trip under the sea.

Help your child get to know the least-appreciated of the five senses, the sense of smell, with a smelling station.

Invite your kindergarten scientist to conduct this color mixing experiment to discover which primary hues make a rainbow of secondary colors.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.

Help your child create a tasty treat that will demonstrate exactly how frogs survive a freezing season.

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!