Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

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

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

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

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

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

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

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.

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

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.

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

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

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

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

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.