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This two-ingredient dough, sometimes called "moon sand," is a quick and cheap way to let kids explore their senses, build fine motor skills, and play.

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.

This science fair project idea determines an average personâs ability to use their anaerobic power system over a period of 2 weeks.

Boost your preschooler's attention to detail by getting her to explore the differences between two different pumpkins: large and small.

This project examines who can jump higher, boys or girls, younger people or older, and how these two factors, gender and age, interact with one another.

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.

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

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

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

This project examines whether more expensive golf balls translate into better results on the golf course.

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

Help your little one figure out the differences between the worlds of air, land and water, a huge step in understanding how our environment works.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

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.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

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

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.

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

Help your child create a magical miniature garden in the most unlikely of places: a recycled plastic bottle!

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!

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 can help your family pet take a breather, and help herself relax, too, with this soothing activity.

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!