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

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

This fun marbled paper craft uses things you're likely to have around your house, and it teaches kids some simple chemistry too!

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

Believe it or not, images that are cast upon your eye's light-sensitive screen (called the retina) are upside down. Here's a fun, fast experiment to prove it!

Here's an interesting activity that will enable your child to make his own magnifier out of a drop of water

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

This science fair project examines how tsunamis travel by simulating a tsunami moving around an island. You will generate a pretend tsunami in a swimming pool.

Get your sense of humor ready for this fun science experiment that demonstrates the fundamental physics of air pressure.

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

This science fair project idea produces varying pitches of sound.

It's food. It's Thanksgiving tradition. And guess what: Cranberry Sauce is also science! Try our simple recipe/experiment.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

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.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

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

Teach your kids about entropy with this fun, easy exercise, and teach your money to dance while you're at it!

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

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.

Combine the science of physics with the fun of playing spy. Your young detective can make his own tiny looking glass. It's simple to make!

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

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!