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

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.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.

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!

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

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

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.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

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.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

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

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

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

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

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 different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

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

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.

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

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

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.

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

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

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

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.

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

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.