Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

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

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

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

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.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Learn about nature by making your own mini moss garden.

Unlike other seed sprouting projects, this one allows kids to compare five different sprouts (either 5 herbs or 5 flowers) by watching them grow in a glove.

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

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!

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

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

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

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.

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