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

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

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

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Are your taste buds up for the challenge? Put tongues to the test with this science fair project that examines who enjoys sour flavors more, adults or kids?

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

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.

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

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!

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

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!

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

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

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

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

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

Here's an easy experiment that lets your first grader practice the scientific method, while watching a caterpillar eat.

First graders are learning to think like scientists. What better place to start, then by raising tadpoles? This hands-on activity explores science in action!

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

Teach your child about recycling and gardening as she re-uses an empty plastic milk gallon jug to craft a swan-shaped plant container!

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?