Kindergarten - 7th Grade Earth and Space Science Resources : Page 9

Who knew that nature could get so crafty? Show your kindergartener how to collect and morph pinecones into a whole team of personalized pinecone people.

This fall, make a leaf crown that will encourage creative play and your child's interest in the natural world while you help them build fine motor skills.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

Put those fall leaves to use with this fun art activity. Kids paint and print leaves, to make a beautiful tablecloth, perfect for your next fall celebration.

With some cookie dough and ordinary household objects, let your kindergartener explore how fossil imprints are made.

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

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

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Who says snow globes are just for winter? Help your child create a summer version with this fun art project!

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

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

Brighten up your home with this fun activity! Make a summer sun print and teach your child the art of easy print making.

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Help your kindergarten science maven explore the water cycle without getting everything wet.

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

Make water and clay play a little more scientific with this hands-on experiment that teaches displacement and shows how an object's shape affects its buoyancy.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

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.