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.

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

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

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!

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!

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

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!

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and 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.

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

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

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

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.