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This science fair project idea tests whether tall people have the ability to swim faster than people of average and shorter heights.

This science fair project idea explores whether a person's ability to see under very dim lighting conditions diminishes with age.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

Help your preschooler craft her very own announcement to celebrate the special transition to "big kids" school!

Determine which seeds are most likely to survive harsh winter conditions (low temperatures).

Help your teen show Mom how much he loves her through song ... with her very own CD!

Learn whether writing things down really makes things easier to remember.

Collect 26 rocks and paint each one with a letter of the alphabet for your very own alphabet rock collection.

Here's a review of some common (and commonly confused) grammar terms, as well as a quick activity to apply them to reading and writing.

This fun art project is a great way to introduce your child to some basic geometry.

Ordinary drinking straws are fun for drinking juice and even for spitballs when you're not looking, but also fabulous for learning first grade math.

Help your child learn the language of mathematics through cupcakes with this fun counting activity.

Learn about how to write a couplet poem in this easy introduction to the classic poetry style.

Invite your fourth grader--and her friends--to channel their inner rock stars as they make their own choreographed music video.

This science fair project idea assesses the effect of music on work performance.

Use marbles and paint to explore the wild world of shapes and color...and build writing strength, too.

Help your child learn the parts of speech! Start with adjectives and have your child describe Santa Claus to someone who has never heard of him.

Make your own chalkboard to liven up a playroom, and encourage your child to practice writing and math!

Learn to recognize symmetry by playing this game! The more you play, the better you'll get at recognizing this special characteristic many playing cards have.

Research fruits and their ripening stages, follow and document the different stages. Analyze what causes fruit to continue ripening after being picked.

Research camouflage products and techniques, test quality by timing volunteers. Calculate the average length of time to recognize the subject.

Consult astronomers for opinions and advice. Devise a mathematical argument regarding the probability of other planets supporting extra-terrestrial life.

Build basic projector out of ordinary materials. Create several color transparency slides, demonstrate your creation.

Determine the effect of homework on academic performance. Collect grade info at the end of a semester, determine correlation between grades, amount of homework

While you are waiting for the real stuff, this activity lets your child play in pretend "snow" while practicing reading skills and learning about magnets.

In this activity, students will be challenged to describe and count the ways a toy moves from one position on a grid to another.

Challenge your preschooler to a game of shape match-up--an entertaining way to boost her observational ability.

Problem-solving skills can be practiced and strengthened over time with puzzles such as Tangrams! In this activity, your child will discuss problem-solving strategies and practice using these strategies with Tangram puzzles.