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We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

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

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

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.

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

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

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!

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

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

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!

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

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

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

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.

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

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.

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!

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.