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In this hands-on activity, kids learn what it takes to foster seedlings into full-grown plants, all in a regular old soda bottle!

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.

This science fair project idea teaches that time always passes at the same rate and nothing we do in our daily life âreallyâ affects how fast it moves.

Take a closer look at the soil that surrounds us, and give your child a lesson in Geology 101!

You don't need to head to the Arctic to experiment with life in an igloo. Learners can build their own ice igloo at home from water and empty milk containers.

Recycling may be a confusing concept for your little one, so take the time to teach them the magic of compost - right in your own backyard!

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

Try this fun garden graphing project with your kindergartener this summer to give him a leg up in math and science while spending some valuable time outdoors!

Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Allow your first grader to get his artwork outdoors this summer by letting him create a garden art box for his arts and crafts supplies.

Chemistry is a blast with this backyard bomb made from a sandwich bag. All you need are ingredients from the pantry to create a satisfying, and safe, explosion.

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

Develop your child's green thumb with this easy planting activity. These plants are guaranteed to grow fast and are "brown-thumb" proofed!

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

This experiment works due to a simple principle: plants need light. Build a shoebox maze and watch the plant work though the obstacle course, searching for sun.

People have favorite flavors, but what about ants? Which ant food is the most popular?

Play Rock Tic-Tac-Toe, the perfect outdoor game for all ages. Help your child develop thinking skills and get away from the TV!

What do worms eat? Kids find out what kinds of rotting leaves and vegetables worms prefer in this cool compost science fair project.

Brighten up your home with this fun activity! Make a summer sun print and teach your child the art of easy print making.