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In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

Science fair project that uses muriatic acid to develop fingerprints that would otherwise be invisible.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

Help your kindergarten or first grade child use his creativity to make a beautiful magnetic patterned structure while discovering the wonders of magnets.

The pinwheel is a simple toy that has been around for years and uses the wonders of the wind to spin it and delight kids of all ages!

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

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Explore the chemistry of latex polymers with this outrageous, hilarious science activity.

In this design challenge, your child will use building bricks to create a funny face. The activity instructions include question prompts thta can help guide your child through the creative process, and promote their problem-solving skills.

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.

In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

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

Tired of gum with flavor that lasts for just a couple of minute? Put gum to the test with this chewy science experiment!

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

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

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

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.