Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.

Take a closer look at your furry friend (or the furry friend of a neighbor -- with permission) to discover if communication exists between cats and humans.

Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.

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

Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.

This activity provides a solution to all those leaves on your doorstep, while also giving your child a fun science lesson.

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

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