Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Use sticks and stones to create create an outdoor version of tic-tac-toe!

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

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

Create a habitat for a butterfly right in your own backyard, and build your first grader's science knowledge while you're at it.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

With a clear bottle and a few plastic straws, you can easily make a hummingbird feeder and demonstrate the effects of atmospheric pressure at the same time!

This winter garden project is just about bomb-proof, and believe it or not, it might even make a great gift. So get craft happy with your first grader!

Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

Here's a fun activity that will have your child researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

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.

This tactile activity helps kindergarteners learn about texture.

Is your child a young ornithologist in the making?

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Your kindergartener will have a blast helping you craft these fun, eco-friendly potted place cards.

Make a seed bomb and let your junior guerilla gardener spread flowers far and wide.

Help your child add some flair to the family garden with pencil pinwheels!