Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

In this investigation, an oil spill is simulated in a jar to observe the damage that oil spills have on the ocean and ocean life.

In this activity, your child will write stories about two different people. The stories will include similarities and differences in the ways each person lives in their communities.

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

No big beach party or a sudsy seafood feast should be without this bright, colorful tablecloth!

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

Let your future scribe's imagination run wild! Children have a hard time understanding fact versus fiction, and writing a tall tale can help.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Capture your beach memories—not with a photograph, but with a beach mosaic made from that classic beach souvenir, the shell.

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

This seashell necklace lets you keep a piece of the beach with you. Help your crafty kid create this seashell necklace, the perfect summer keepsake.

Make a Korean paper fan! This activity is a great way to help your child explore different cultures while she builds her fine motor and arts and crafts skills.

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

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.