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

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

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

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

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

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

In this science fair project, students learn how pressure can make the minerals in a rock line up in the same direction and form bands and foliation.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

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

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.

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