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The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

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 does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

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!

In this painting and drawing project, not only will stars shine in the evening sky over the skyscrapers, they will also create a waterfront reflection.

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!

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.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

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.

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

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.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!