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

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.

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

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

Cherries usually burst with flavor, but in this science experiment they burst with osmotic pressure. This science activity will blow your curious kid's mind!

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

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

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

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

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.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

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

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

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!

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

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.