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Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.

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

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

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!

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.

Explore solids and liquids with your young scientist by making gluep, a goopy substance that can behave like both a solid and a liquid!

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 homemade parachute toy is incredibly easy to build. Plus, it gives kids an excuse to investigate and experiment...the backbone of kindergarten science.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

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

Did you ever think you could make colors disappear right before your eyes? This science experiment is just like a magic trick: now you see it, now you don't!

Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

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