Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

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

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Here is an activity that your kids can make for Mother's Day, a garden pot filled with edible "flowers".

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

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

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Encourage imagination and creativity with this magical craft that lets your child make and design his very own dragon egg.

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

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

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

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

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.