Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

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

In this plastic wrap science fair project, you'll learn about polymer permeability and find out which plastic wrap keeps food from dehydrating best.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Cherries usually burst with flavor, but in this science experiment they burst with osmotic pressure. This science activity will blow your curious kid's mind!

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

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

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

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!

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

This activity is a great way to teach kids that, to find examples of science in action, they donât need to look any further than their own backyard.

Hatch a praying mantis egg case in a homemade habitat with your child's help! This is an amazing experiment in science and nature for kids of any age.

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.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

Make some easy homemade yogurt with your young scientist, and see what a few 'live' bacteria can do in the right conditions!

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

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.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

Perk up your front porch with this hanging vase craft, perfect for spring and for getting kids outdoors!

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Grow these wheatgrass and alfalfa friends and watch their hair spring up in just a couple days!

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

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

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.