Beanstalk in a Box
Ever heard of phototropism? Here's a fun activity you can do at home with your kids to explore this fascinating plant adaptation.
Making Mold: A Science Experiment
Mold spores are everywhere just waiting for the right environment to grow and multiply in. But what is the best environment for them? This scientific experiment will help your child find out, while developing important hypothesis and experiment-building skills.
Make Leaf Rubbing Gift Cards
Combine science with reading and art to help your first grader create an attractive holiday gift for a beloved friend or relative.
Recycled Wire Hanger Bird Feeder
Here's a science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your kid's learning, and good for the planet, too.
Natural vs. Artificial: Can You Taste the Difference?
Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.
Go on a Backyard Botany Hunt
Want to give your child a lesson in the wide world of plants? Here's a fun activity that will have him researching, collecting, and charting plant specimens from the neighborhood.
Create Beetle Mania
Beetles come in many shapes and colors and make inspiring models for this craft project. Here's how your child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!
Build a Terrarium
Here's a great idea for recycling those 2-liter soda bottles. Create a mini plant habitat with your kids and learn what it takes to make an ecosystem work.
Hatch Your Own Praying Mantises
This spring, thrill your child with the wonder and science of life as you help her create a habitat in which she can hatch her very own praying mantises.
Outdoor Activities for Kids
Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson with this backpack, ready for on-the-fly science action!
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