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.

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

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

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

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.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.