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.

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.

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

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

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

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

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!

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!

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

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

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

Clouds are formed when warm and cold air meet. Here's a way for kids to see it all up close!

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

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

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

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

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

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.

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

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

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

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

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