Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Use the textures found in nature to create your own stationery! This fun, outdoor activity will no doubt inspire your child's creative side.

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

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.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

In this experiment, young ecologists will learn about a type of edge effect: how trees and plants at the edge of a forest can act as a weed filter.

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.

Help your first grader design and create his very own bird feeder out of an empty milk carton.

In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Inspire your child to learn about an amazing animal as she creates her very own polar bear habitat.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

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

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

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

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

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

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

This science project teaches young students about germs, bacteria, and the importance of washing their hands. Students will test what is the best way to wash.