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Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

Why do plants wilt? Kids will learn to think critically about what environmental factors affect plants, and what plants need to survive.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

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.

Take math off the page and into the real world. This simple game gives kindergarten kids hands-on practice with basic addition.

Engage your children with this fun fall activity that integrates math and science. First, your child will excavate to find leaves. Next, they'll examine them to determine the colors. Then, your child will graph their findings.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

Show your patriotism on the next great American holiday by making a shooting star spangled banner that's reminiscent of the American flag.

Help children understand the power of germs and the importance of hand washing with this visual activity that introduces the concept of scientific inquiry.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

No matter the occasion, this flag craft is the perfect way for you child to proudly display her love of the red, white and blue!

Add a little patriotic flair to your snack table with this 4th of July nachos recipe that's red, white and blue...and healthy to boot!

Getting your treasures from place to place is tough. Help your child with this task by making a denim pouch from recycled blue jeans!

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

Help your kid create a patriotic red, white, and blue flag banner! On each flag have him write a different word that describes our veterans or fallen soldiers.

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Instead of buying new sunglasses this summer, why not use recycled materials to make some of your own?

Help your young learner discover why the insects that a spider eats stick to its web but the spider doesn't.

Playhouses can be expensive, and they take up so much space. Why not make your own collapsible playhouse instead?

Understanding how a map works is tricky for kids, so why not make it into a fun activity for the whole family?

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Why would you pay for pricey dolls at the store when your second grader can create and play with her own personalized set?

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.