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

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

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

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.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

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

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.

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

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

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

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

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

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

This science fair project idea investigates how the shape of an object affects drag.

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Using a glass fishbowl, you and your kids can create a low-humidity, open-topped terrarium perfect for easy care, drought-tolerant succulents.

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

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

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

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!

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?

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

Camouflage is one of the most important animal adaptations in the African savanna biome. Kids create their own camouflage with this fun science fair project.

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

Let your young adventurer go bug hunting in the great outdoors with their very own bug net!

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!