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

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?

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

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

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!

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

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

Take this "paper plate snack test" with your child for a hands-on lesson in making healthier choices to teach your child about what's in his food.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

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

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

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

In this experiment you will replicate the mummification process by making a hot dog mummy.

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 fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

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

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

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!

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

This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

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

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

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

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.

Word color association is just a fancy way to talk about the way we connect colors with words.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

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