What to expect in preschool: science
Preschool teachers introduce scientific concepts by capitalizing on children's innate curiosity about the world.
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Your kindergartner and science
Kindergartners discover the similarities and differences in animals and plants as well as their identifying characteristics.
Science and nature books for kindergartners
Discover the many facets of life on earth with an award-winning photographer's take on dirt, an exploration of corn's cultural history, and a stunning photo-essay of one colorful chameleon. This book list will encourage kindergartners to ask questions about the science behind the everyday and...
Hands-on science activities
From melting ice cream to squashing tomatoes, your child will have a blast (and even get a little messy) with these simple science activities.
Sparking Your Child's Interest in Science
Links and reference to programs, learning institutions and internships for middle-and high-school science students.
Science experiment: create a circulatory system
Design a mock circulatory system that can distribute water to five “cells” in your body in less than 30 seconds!
Decoding America's math and science scores
Where does your child fit into the global picture of education? (And should you care?)
What is your child learning in science?
For a solid foundation in science, your child needs to learn essential skills. Find out if she's on track with our grade-by-grade guide.
Science and nature books for fourth graders
Whether your child gets his or her thrills from learning about creatures that live under extreme conditions or our flawed food system, these books will appeal to animal lovers and amateur environmentalists alike. Several of these titles provide helpful tips and messages of hope to...
Science and nature books for second graders
From playful penguins to mighty dinosaurs, there's something to fascinate everyone on this book list. Beyond our recommended critter curriculum, titles on the benefits of recycling and vermicomposting (in which worms do all the good work) will introduce children to the ABCs of environmentalism.
