science activities

CricketCricket Capers

There are lots of things to explore about crickets, starting with their chirps and jumps. Get the jump on crickets with these activities!

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arctic hareDressed in White

Learn how camouflage helps an animal to survive in the wild.

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Experiments on Ice

Learn some basic properties of water by trying a few icy experiments.

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Flap Happy

Can your child keep up with two of nature’s feathered flappers?

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Polar bearLayer It On

Why do polar bears have a thick layer of fat under their skin? Try this activity and find out.

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snow-covered berriesMelting Snow

Demonstrate how heat affects snow with this wintry activity.

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starfield with constellationsNight Sky

Does the sky look the same all night? Investigate this question with your child on a warm summer night.

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Rain Gauge

Here is a simple way to measure how much rain falls in your own backyard.

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Sizing Up Eggs

How large is a hummingbird's egg? An owl's egg? An ostrich's egg? Here's how common fruits and vegetables can help you and your child size up these and other bird eggs.

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sunriseSunshiney Fun

A sunny summer day is the perfect time to show your child how the sun's heat causes change.

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