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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

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.

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

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!