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Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

This slightly messy, but tons-of-fun tactile activity will cement the idea of the land and water as pictured on maps in your young learner's mind.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

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.

How much water comes out of snow? Explore this timely question with your kindergarten scientist with this easy winter experiment.

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

Take a nature walk in your backyard or local park to find one object for every letter of the alphabet. Then put them together in this handy nature book.

Want to get your bookworm interested in science? Check out this cool activity that teaches kids how to write science fiction!

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

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

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

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

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

This activity will help your child review science concepts, learn new ones, and become familiar with examples of various concepts in science. Plus, it's fun!