Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

This science fair project idea explores whether the process used to dry the beans we eat for food renders them unviable.

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.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

Here's a science activity that lets a first grader use an empty dish detergent bottle to create his own fountain as he explores air pressure.

Learn about savanna flora and fauna in this science project! Take a look at characteristics of tropical grassland plants and animals that help them survive.

Do you have your isopods straight? Learn about sow bug and pill bug behavior by building a terrarium to study them in!

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

If you find yourself with a pair of kids' rain boots too cute to toss and too worn to wear, try making this fun and easy planter.

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!

In this science fair project, we'll explore how blocking the sun's light can stop those can stop photosensitive paper from changing color.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

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

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This will encourage your child to utilize their observation skills, develop aesthetic awareness, build artistic drawing abilities and learn about the seasons.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

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.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

Science fair project that compares the ecology of different soil samples by identifying which sample has the most invertebrates living in it.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Cleaning can be a chore, but not with this sudsy experiment!

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

This science fair project examines which fruits and/or vegetables will ripen prematurely when placed with ripe apples.

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!

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

Take a dive into the candy jar with this yummy science experiment.