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.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

Is your little scientist up for a rocky challenge? Let them make their own geode rocks using eggs and epsom salts!

Got a birdwatcher on your hands? Bring the birds to your backyard by making a zany bird feeder using an orange and some string.

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

In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.

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.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

Help your second grade scientist explore the timely topic of wind speed using a version of the classic Beaufort Scale.

This activity is a great way to stretch the boundaries of your child's imagination and build up important critical thinking skills.

Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

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

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

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

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

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

Celebrate autumn with a seasonal bash. Welcome the fall with a festive party for your little one and her friends, full of crafts, snacks and fun games.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

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

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!

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

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

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

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