Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

The next time you and your fifth grader go on a hike, take along this key to figure out which common North American animal left a track along the river bank.

Boys might wrinkle their noses at the thought of gardening, but we guarantee they'll like this activity! Make a recycled terrarium full of bug-eating plants.

Try hammering some plants with your kids to teach them a valuable lesson in flower science while making beautiful artwork in the process!