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The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

This fun activity makes use of pasta shells, paint, and glue make a crab while your child learns about this unique creature.

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Explore the scientific concept of capacity by seeing how many pennies you boat can hold before it sinks!

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

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

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

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

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

Roasting pumpkin seeds makes for a great Halloween activity, and a healthy snack!

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

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

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

It's easier than you think to make homemade play dough -- just a few pantry staples makes a natural version of the toy that kids have loved for generations.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

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

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

What do worms eat? Kids find out what kinds of rotting leaves and vegetables worms prefer in this cool compost science fair project.

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

Here's a science experiment that gives your kids a chance to see how fire needs oxygen to burn, with a little math and writing practice thrown in.