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.

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?

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

This easy project for little hands uses mushroom spores to make an imprint of the mushroom, and the result is very beautiful.

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

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

Show your preschooler how to make a print of a butterfly using her hand as a tool--a great way to stimulate her sense of touch.

Here's a simple and fun kindergarten or first grade gardening activity: grow a miniature container garden in a paper egg carton. Great for kinesthetic learners.

Kids grow sunflower greens from seeds for a hands-on gardening experience in this kindergarten life science activity.

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

Learn how to grow an avocado plant indoors with your 1st grader in this hands-on gardening activity.

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

Help your first grade scientist learn about metamorphosis by observing the life cycle of some interesting creepy crawlies.