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How much gas is released into your stomach by your favorite beverages? This project examines which beverages produce the most gas.

Let your child be the king or queen of Mardi Gras by making his own shiny and spectacular Mardi Gras crown.

For a fun activity that takes the dull out of decimals, show you child how to gain a better understanding of decimals...as dollar amounts!

Choose a design that is as simple or as intricate as you like and create a stencil that you can use over and over again.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

Here's a fun activity that will help your child become familiar with both punctuation marks...by using pasta shapes!

Ever wonder how those kooky kazoos work? Get to know the science behind this silly instrument by making your very own kazoo!

Measure the densities of various fruits and vegetables to determine if there is a relationship between density and nutritional value.

This science fair project introduces children to static electricity and the idea that electricity is more than lights and plugs.

This project researches whether the type of land use affects the water quality of Queenstown Creek.

Write a poem with a twist! Your child can write a poem that also has a secret sentence hidden within the words of the poem.

It's a rare kid who doesn't like a sandbox. Next time you're out digging, build in some earth science, too.

Learn more about the fascinating folk art of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs with this easy craft.

Sweet corn muffins are a delicious and unexpected Valentine's Day treat. Make a batch of sweet corn muffins with a hidden surprise this Valentine's Day.

Spark your child's interest in current events by encouraging them to write a letter to the U.S. president.

This science project challenges students to take learned information about weather and climate control and apply it to come up with creative ideas of their own.

Teach your kindergartener or first grader about the art of correspondence by guiding them to create their own postcards out of favorite family photographs.

Research long-term effects and draft a questionnaire about frequency of marijuana use and average annual income. Interpret findings in a detailed report

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

Don't toss out those old tortillas! Your child can use them to create her own tortilla chips in any flavor she can imagine.

Show your fourth grader how to use sequins to create a gorgeous, gold-plated Easter egg.

Create an organic plastic product using vinegar and cream. Track decomposition over course of several weeks. Compare decomposition with traditional plastics.

Turn snack time into a healthy ho-ho-holiday activity! Make a face that looks like a cartoon Santa using fruits. It will be a fun activity that will get your family in the holiday spirit, and spice up your snack time with healthy treats.

This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

Need help teaching your child to sequence and organize information? Creating this graphic organizer will help your child see what happened before and after.

This science project helps students gain understanding of bioluminescence, the phenomenon that allows fireflies and glow worms to give off light.

In this activity, your child will design their own Best Self Journal to reflect on ways they have been their best each day.

This easy strawberry banana smoothie is a healthy treat for kids. Make an easy strawberry banana smoothie for your child for a heart-healthy Valentine's Day.

Play this flashlight game with your child to teach him about objects that are transparent, translucent, and opaque.

Creating a book is one thing, but creating a codex is a whole different ball game.