Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

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.

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

What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.

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 child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.

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!

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

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

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.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

April showers may bring May flowers, but your child can preserve the beauty of spring's bounty all year long with this simple craft project!

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

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

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.

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

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

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

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

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

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

If your mom likes flowers, make her a sweet gift that she'll treasure with this fun craft, a pretty Pressed Flowers Card!

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

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

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!

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

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.