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Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

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.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

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

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

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.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

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

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.

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

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

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

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

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.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!