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.

Here's a fun activity that will introduce your fourth grader to the concept of frictionless motion by constructing a hovercraft.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

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

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

Science isn't ho hum anymore when it involves building catapults to teach your fifth grader about projectile motion.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

Encourage a group of third graders to play this fun game of Whistle Hide-and-Seek as a warm-up to get them prepared for finding a "lost" camper.

This experiment that explores water and air pressure will amaze your fifth grader as it appears that a single card is holding water in an upside-down glass.

Excite your fourth grader by recreating ancient Viking myths. This miniature longboat will explore the principle of water molecules expanding when heated.

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

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.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

Bring a little science to your third grader's Christmas as you test out his sense of smell by exposing him to common Christmas scents found in your kitchen.

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!

Introduce your second grader to the crazy world of static electricity with just a balloon and a sheet of paper.

Get your fifth grader involved in some earth science by helping her plan and create her very own rock collection.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!