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In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

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.

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

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

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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!

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

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

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

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

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