Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

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

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

Kids discover what a homogeneous mixture is by adding sugar to distilled water and identify the various factors affecting solubility.

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

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

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

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

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

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

First grade science often covers solids, liquids, and gases. This silly science explores serious facts about the difference between all three.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy summer activity! Make homemade ice cream and let your child practice his science skills.

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

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

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

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

In this science fair project, students examine under what conditions individual plants release seeds and how far the seeds are released.

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Demonstrate the properties of pressure and surface tension to explain how water can stay inside an upside down glass using cardboard.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.