This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

This science fair project focuses on a polymer called hydrogel super absorbent crystal which absorbs water, swelling to many times its original size.

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!

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

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

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

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

This activity is a fun challenge for students who have just started learning to program educational robots.

Teach your child about using pumps to move water in this simple and educational preschool science activity!

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

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

Can you plant the insect-attracting borage plant to increase the amount of beneficial insects in your garden? Find out in this experiment!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

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

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

This science fair project idea teaches that time always passes at the same rate and nothing we do in our daily life âreallyâ affects how fast it moves.

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!

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

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

Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!