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Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

In this science fair project, kids observe the expansion of liquids when frozen and determine if some liquids expand more than others in the freezing process.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

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

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

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.

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

The objective of this science project was to build a model of a volcano and observe reaction between different substances, including baking soda and vinegar.

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

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

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!

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

Explore solids and liquids with your young scientist by making gluep, a goopy substance that can behave like both a solid and a liquid!

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.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.