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Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

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

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

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

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.

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

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

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.

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

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

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

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

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

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!

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

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

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

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

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

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

This easy at-home experiment is a great way to "see" science.

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

Grow borax crystals and get your child excited about Earth science with this crafty science experiment.

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

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

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

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

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