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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.

In this science fair project, young children discover what happens when two fluids that have different densities get together.

Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!

Teach your little scientist about the amazing powers of gravity by comparing the falling speeds of two yummy fruits

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

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.

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

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Children use their design thinking skills and powers of observation to create and construct a bird nest.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.

This science fair project idea investigates if webbed feet help a duck (and others) swim.

This super fun science project, perfect for young children, combines crafts, dressing up as animals, outdoor play, and life science learning.

Make a kindergarten "discovery table" that reinforces both science and writing skills. Here's how:

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.

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

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

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

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

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

The weather is a key kindergarten science concept. With this activity your child will learn about wind direction and create a self portrait, too!

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

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.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

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

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Build a bird feeder science craft that brings birds to your yard, and a smile to the whole family's face.

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!

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.