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Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

Engage your children with this fun fall activity that integrates math and science. First, your child will excavate to find leaves. Next, they'll examine them to determine the colors. Then, your child will graph their findings.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

No matter the occasion, this flag craft is the perfect way for you child to proudly display her love of the red, white and blue!

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

Help your kid create a patriotic red, white, and blue flag banner! On each flag have him write a different word that describes our veterans or fallen soldiers.

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Instead of buying new sunglasses this summer, why not use recycled materials to make some of your own?

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

Understanding how a map works is tricky for kids, so why not make it into a fun activity for the whole family?

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Why would you pay for pricey dolls at the store when your second grader can create and play with her own personalized set?

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

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.

Why not change things up a bit with this fun way of making those loop-hole bunny ears that sit at the top of his sneakers.

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.

With this cool floating rocks project, your child will get some hands-on experience with buoyancy and learn why certain rocks like pumice are able to float.

Why wait for the Easter bunny to arrive when your child can become a bunny herself? Creating a bunny mask is the perfect way to celebrate Easter.

Understanding what forgiveness is and why it is important for friendships is a critical life skill. In this home activity, your child will learn about forgiveness and write a forgiveness letter to someone.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

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.

Get inspired by the summer skies for a delicious parfait that looks as good as it tastes!