Activities : Page 189

Here is a nifty science experiment using Epsom salts to make "frost" appear on a piece of glass.

Examine the presence of seeds in open fields. Collect seeds on socks by walking through open fields of grass or other growth. Germinate seeds on socks

The objective of this science fair project idea is to find out whether refrigerating cosmetics will extend their shelf-life and longevity.

Design and build an invention inspired by Rube Goldberg's designs. Build your invention. Test the machine, write a detailed report.

Work on finding means and medians in this fifth grade math card game.

Looking for a fun way for your child to practice the basics of addition, subtraction, and multiplication? Look no further than this fun card game!

Explore the wattage of microwaves in relevance to cooking time.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

Here's a game to help ensure that your teenager hits the important aspects of analyzing a piece of literature. A good grade is in the cards!

Want to help your child develop stronger numeracy skills and make your dice games even more fun? Try creating some googly-eyed funny dice.

Celebrate Read Across America Day with your kindergartener by playing an alphabet balloon volley game inspired by "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" by Dr. Seuss.

Determine the differences between various bicep exercises, both in terms of how much muscle exertion they create and how they affect your heart rate.

This activity will make you want to celebrate more often, and save them up for a collection of cork animals.

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

Decorated with glittery spiderwebs that sparkle like dew in the sun, these handmade note cards make great thank you cards or simply "thinking of you" cards.

Crisps are the hidden gem of the homemade dessert world.

In this activity, children create rising foam as they reflect on the many ways they have grown over the past months and learn how a "beginner's mind" is helpful.

Evaluate the efficacy of different pain management techniques.

Hearing true stories of compassionate people can be uplifting and inspiring! In this home activity, your child will hear a true story of compassion and then set goals to bring compassion to their home and/or community.

Does fear cause the same physiologic responses in men and women? This experiment measures people's blood pressure and heart rate while watching a scary movie.

Your fourth grader will improve her hand-eye coordination making catnip mice, and you'll finally have a use for all those mate-less socks in the laundry room!

Research historic methods of food preservation. Analyze alternative recipes and techniques of food preservation. Document success with photographs.

Look at people's face shape. Do you think their face shape affects your perception of kindness? Find out more in this science fair project idea!

Rewriting this classic Christmas carol will spark your child's creativity while strengthening his familiarity with grammar and style elements.

Here's a DIY arts and crafts project that has your teen constructing a letterpress to make her own gorgeous, unique art prints!

By using watercolor paints to practice writing letters, sentences, and math problems, your child will practice first grade skills in his "Sidewalk School."

Determine if it is easier to memorize colors, words, words in phrases, pictures or numbers. Determine at when retention rate in each category is the best.

Learn the anatomical and physiological differences between central and peripheral visual systems.

This fun science fair project idea explains what a circadian rhythm is and explores the types of biological activities that follow a 24 hour cycle in mammals.