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

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

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

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Test whether plants can grow without sunlight and water.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

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

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

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

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

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Your second grader will love this simple soda bottle race car activity. Make a ramp and customize your car for an entertaining way to learn scientific concepts.