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Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

Help your kindergarten scientist explore an important part of earth science: how soil retains water.

Can't make it to the beach? Bring the science of ocean waves home with this fun earth science-related craft.

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Alive or not? This yeast experiment you can conduct with your little scientist explores the answer to this timeless question.

Try this activity with your child to explore what happens to rain (and the living things that need it) when it becomes polluted.

In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.

Kids are sure to be entranced by the magic of the ocean when they create their very own ocean in a bottle.

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

Travel back to the Jurassic age with this creative dinosaur activity that would make a great addition to any wall or fridge.

Create homemade seed packets with your kids. This activity combines your kids' love of science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.

Hold a magnet marathon! Explore the power of magnets with your kindergartener in this entertaining and simple science game.

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

What's a crater, and how does it happen? Here's a kindergarten experiment with safe, nontoxic ingredients.

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

Teach your little scientist about the amazing powers of gravity by comparing the falling speeds of two yummy fruits

In this project, create and examine garden mulch to find out what critters live in the messy, muddy layers just above the soil.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

You and your child can create this beautiful butterfly mobile for hanging anywhere in the home (and learn about this magical creature while you're at it).

This activity is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

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