In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Kids will love making clouds and learning how to make a water cycle model in this fun science fair project idea that explores evaporation and precipitation.

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

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.

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.

Discover the wonders of simple clay by pressing flowers into a modeling medium!

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Before Twitter, birds were the ones tweeting, not humans. Have your child discover the magical sounds of nature while recording birds around his neighborhood!

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

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

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

Instead of the traditional egg hunt, try this creative variation that will result in a beautiful Easter garden.

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

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

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Help your child plant a "tea garden": a garden made of herbs for making teas.

Lead your first grader on a nature walk ... with a scavenger hunt-style twist! They'll try to capture photos that correspond to paint chip colors.

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

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

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

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.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

Here's a guide to starting a community clean-up project from scratch.

In this fun activity, kids practice measurement and boost fine motor skills as they learn all about how fossils form and even make a few of their own!

The weather is a key kindergarten science concept. With this activity your child will learn about wind direction and create a self portrait, too!

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

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

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.