Have your child build a model of a coral polyp, one of the tiny animals that composes a coral reef.

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!

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

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

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

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

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.

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

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!

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

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

Science fair project that compares the biodiversity of fungi in different ecosystems by identifying species of fungi.

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.

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.

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.

This activity will introduce your child to the four different components of blood and give him a fun way to visualize its properties.

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

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.

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

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.

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

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

With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

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

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.

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