Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

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!

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

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!

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

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

Your child can help your family pet take a breather, and help herself relax, too, with this soothing activity.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

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

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

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

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

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

This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

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

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

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

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

Create a soda bottle garden that defies gravity! This hanging terrarium is housed in a soda bottle and perfect for crafty kids with a growing green thumb.

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.