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

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

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

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

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

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Your kid will be captivated as she watches liquids change color before her very eyes during this fun science project that introduces some chemistry basics.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

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 idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

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.

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.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

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

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

The goal of this fun science fair project idea is to microwave candy and investigate: do some colors of M&Ms melt faster than others?

This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.

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.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

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