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Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

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.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

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

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

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

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

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

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!

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!

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

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

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

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!

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!