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Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

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

Kids conduct a simple science experiment to see if seeds can grow without soil in this simple kindergarten science activity.

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

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

Play Rock Tic-Tac-Toe, the perfect outdoor game for all ages. Help your child develop thinking skills and get away from the TV!

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

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

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Here's a way to make history both interesting and relevant: design a garden using plants that were used by people in colonial times!

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Teach your child the meaning of recycle and reuse by repurposing plastic spoons as plant markers for your vegetable garden.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

Follow in the footsteps of movie character legends as you walk your little one through the steps of becoming a junior archaeologist.

Show your preschooler how to construct this very special planter for Mom. It makes a great pick-me-up, and it's easy for kids to make in a flash!

Your kindergartener will have a blast helping you craft these fun, eco-friendly potted place cards.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

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