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Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

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

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

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

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

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

Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

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

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

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

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

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

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.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.