The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

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.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

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

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

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!

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

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

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!

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

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

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.