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In this air pressure science experiment with a balloon and a jar, children will use heat to create a partial vacuum and suck a balloon into a jar.

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Kids grow sunflower greens from seeds for a hands-on gardening experience in this kindergarten life science activity.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

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

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

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

How do we know that air exists when we can't see it, taste it, or touch it? Here's a classic experiment that will teach your kid some basics of aerodynamics!

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

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

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

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?

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

This craft is an excellent way to learn about African-American history, and it also provides fine motor practice.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.

Planning a beach vacation? Here's a cool nature craft you can make in the sand with your child.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.