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.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

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

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

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

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

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Your child helps the environment while saving your family money in this fun and rewarding "Gas Guzzlers" competition.

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.

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

Make all-natural dye from vegetables to create gorgeous homemade play-silks!

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

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

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

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

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

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.

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

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.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

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!

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!