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!

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Help your kindergartener identify and sort eight different kinds of common seeds on this "seed wheel" plate you can use all growing season.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

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.

The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.

Science fair project that cultivates slime mold and monitors the stages of its development.

This project examines which type of dance burns the most calories.

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.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Want to boost math and science learning? Take a bug expedition and give your first grader practice observing and charting what they see.

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

This project examines the vulnerability of fruit flies, Drosophila melanigaster, to irradiation. Will exposure result in mutations?

Do this activity to help your kids see how seeds contain "baby" versions of big plant stems, roots, and leaves.

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

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Your child will create an adorable Christmas tree from their footprint and practice counting while decorating their tree with objects of a variety of textures.

Invite your kindergarten marine biologist to practice in scientific identification and categorization while creating a lovely treasure box.

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

Wreath ornaments decorate your Christmas tree and act as a fun sensory craft for preschoolers. Make wreath ornaments with your child this holiday season.

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

Ethanol can be used as an alternative fuel! The purpose of this experiment is to identify a starch plant that produces the largest quantity of ethanol.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Take a trip to the pet store and then make a scrapbook to help your kindergartener learn the difference between living and non living things!

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

Experiment about connection of senses of taste and smell. Using blindfold and noseplugs, administer blind taste test. Analyze results and organize data.

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

Is that seed alive or not? Here's an exciting way for kindergarteners to make a seed museum that your child can watch, using simple household materials.