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!

This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

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.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

This science fair project idea demonstrates that light travels in straight lines and experiments with reflecting light.

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

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!

How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

Hone your child's skills of observation and take a look at forensic science for an interesting afternoon of exploration and detective work!

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot move in a pattern related to the sound and rhythm of music.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

In this activity, students will create a stop motion animation by creating a clay figure and taking a series of digital photographs.

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

Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

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.

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

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.