Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

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?

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

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.

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

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.