Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

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.

If your mom loves gardening and plants, make her a Mother's Day garden decoration perfect for displaying in her yard!

Your child can re-use and re-purpose old seeds and paper into something new: decorated paper that can be planted!

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

Science fair project that determines whether lettuce that is harvested gradually yields more produce than lettuce that is harvested all at once.

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

Want to spark your third grader's interest in gardening? Help him make popsicle stick fairies to decorate an enchanting garden oasis.

Jazz up your patio or backyard with hip and quirky planters made from simple Mason jars.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

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

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

Create a unique gift that is as useful as it is gorgeous by using eggshells, tempera paint and glue.

Using scherenschnitte, your science-savvy second grader will be able to create and display each part of a vegetable!

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

Discover whether cold or hot water from the faucet will boil faster on the stove.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

This science fair project idea compares biodiversity between drops of water.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this science fair project idea!

This second grade arts and crafts activity is all about caterpillars emerging from their cocoons as butterflies.

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Enter the buzz worthy world of bee watching and find out what time bees like to wake up!

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!