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In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Create an outer space painting with chalk, water and black paper in this art project that explores the solar system.

Celebrate Earth Day by making a poster that encourages people not to litter.

It's not always bad to think negatively -- step into the creative and unique world of negative space drawing!

The Earth is always providing in so many ways! In this activity, children reflect on how the Earth gives and on their love for the Earth through discussion and letter writing.

Show your child the solar system and let them explore the stars and space by creating a painting. It's a fun and easy way capture your child's imagination.

Children will reflect on the importance of performing acts of kindness for the Earth, hear a story about easy ways they can care for the Earth, and set goals to conserve more in their everyday lives.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

What better way to raise awareness about the environment than with an eco-friendly Earth-themed party? Get your party started with this step-by-step guide.

This activity will help your child review science concepts, learn new ones, and become familiar with examples of various concepts in science. Plus, it's fun!

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

Help your curious kid cut through the clutter and collect the facts with a simple and fun science foldable.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

Here's an activity that has your teenager or child upcycling empty cereal boxes to create a handy, one-of-a-kind notebook holder to keep her space organized.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Grow borax crystals and get your child excited about Earth science with this crafty science experiment.

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

Bring back the groovy memories by making shrinky dinks using household materials, while learning about the science of plastics. Here's how to get started:

After completing this fun science project, your child will have a better understanding of plants, and they may even develop a green thumb in the process!