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

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

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

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

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

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.

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

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

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

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.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

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

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

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

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.

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

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

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

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

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.

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.

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

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

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

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

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

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.

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!