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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.

This simple project makes young children aware of their sense of smell and its capacity for providing them with information about their world.

This project makes young children uniquely aware of their sense of touch and its ability to alone give them information about the world around them.

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.

Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.

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

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

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.

In this science fair project, we'll explore how blocking the sun's light can stop those can stop photosensitive paper from changing color.

Create homemade seed packets with your kids. This activity combines your kids' love of science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.

Help your kindergarten scientist explore an important part of earth science: how soil retains water.

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

With some cookie dough and ordinary household objects, let your kindergartener explore how fossil imprints are made.

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

Introduce your child to preliminary science concepts by challenging them to do this fun and simple cloud observation activity.

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

Use this fun activity to make an optical illusion picture that helps your kindergartener explore the sense of sight, and sharpen his observation skills!

How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.