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

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

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?

This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

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

Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

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

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

This science fair project idea investigates whether air has mass and weight.

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

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!

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

This science fair project enhances the understanding and awareness of energy use and explores the concept of energy efficient.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

This science activity will help your student explore the changes that occur to transform an egg from raw to soft to hard-boiled.

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!

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.

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

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.