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To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

Give your science savvy kindergarten a lesson in plant science with this fun carnation experiment.

Would your dog prefer homemade or store-bought food? Raw or cooked? Test your dog's preferred diet in this fun experiment.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Your preschooler is familiar with the colors in their crayon box, but can they find these colors in the world? Take them on a scavenger hunt to find out!

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

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

With some cookie dough and ordinary household objects, let your kindergartener explore how fossil imprints are made.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

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

Children learn the six parts of a plant...but do they really understand? Try this plant-themed meal plan to bring school science into the home.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

Try this activity with your child to explore what happens to rain (and the living things that need it) when it becomes polluted.

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

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

This science fair project idea investigates the ability of different whitening toothpastes to whiten teeth.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

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

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

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.