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Here's a social studies activity to help your middle-school or high-school teenager better understand how contour maps work using only the back of her hand.

Make your own Matryoshka out of simple craft materials in this easy how-to!

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

Learn the chemistry and physics of the brain, how our nervous system work. Demonstrate that the brain is an electrical and chemical machine.

Crazy quilting is a fun and easy way for kids to exercise some creativity and connect with the past.

Make mini heating pads for the special animal in your household or to use the next time you or your child has some aches and pains.

If you can make a list, you can write a poem! Get your child to practice their writing and expression with a list poem.

mix and match your own creative outfits while also predicting clothing combinations -- style and statistics practice all in one!

Want to add some extra pizazz to dress up play? Help your child craft a personalized purse out of an old gift or shopping bag!

Science fair project that creates a pamphlet to help others learn about Epilepsy, its causes, symptoms and treatments.

Science fair project that studies how the brain transforms man-made symbols into meaningful concepts.

Outfit a pair of dark sunglasses with sneaky mirrors for eyes in the back of your head.

Learn about the beautiful Indian art of Madhubani painting with this fun and creative project.

In this hands-on activity, kids learn what it takes to foster seedlings into full-grown plants, all in a regular old soda bottle!

Research what is known about Alzheimer's disease and its treatment, and then prepare a script for television to educate the public.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!

Bird watching is a fun way for kids to learn about Mother Nature. Make a bird feeder, a bird house, and binoculars and you can attract birds and watch them!

Investigate which substances are most effective at removing salt from water.

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

Homemade breakfast bars with chocolate and cherries make a tasty to-go breakfast for Valentine's Day. Whip up a batch of homemade breakfast bars with your kid.

Help your high school revive some Renaissance history with art by making a silverpoint sketch. In this activity, make your own stylus and special paper.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

This twist on the same old Hide and Seek is a great weekend or rainy-day activity.

Palindromes are a fun and silly way to practice writing skills. Challenge your child to come up with as many palindromes as she can in this crazy activity!

Make Valentine's Day breakfast special with this 'hearty' egg and toast recipe. This Valentine's Day breakfast gets a special twist with a heart-shaped egg.

Help your middle-schooler develop important mathematical and visual organization skills with this tessellation activity.

This activity works well with a group or just with a parent and child, and it can make a great party game since it's both fun and inexpensive.

Let your aspiring poet use book titles to create a funky and visually-appealing masterpiece!

Take a cue from famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright and construct a unique bookmark in his signature style.

Help your child create her very own invention just like Leonardo da Vinci as she develops her critical thinking skills and lets her imagination soar!