2nd - 7th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 11

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

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!

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

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.

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

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.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

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!

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.