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Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

This project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

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

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

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!

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

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

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

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

What's a liquid? What's a solid? What better way to experiment than by turning a childhood favorite, ice cream, into a homemade science lesson!

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

In this enlightening transpiration experiment, kids will explore how the loss of water from plants through transpiration contributes to the water cycle.

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.