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Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

This activity allows your kindergartener to translate what they observe into a beautiful poem.

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

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

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

In this simple and social activity, children use size comparison skills to find objects in nature that are bigger, smaller, longer, and shorter.

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

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.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

Here's a simple craft activity that can help your youngster better visualize the life cycle of a frog as a circle.

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.

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!

Observe corn seed germination to learn about dicots and monocots and how plants grow from seeds to seedlings to full-grown plants!

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

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.