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This science fair project idea investigates how different disinfectants work in killing germs.

This project explores how and how much one family can reduce the amount of garbage they accumulate over a three month period.

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

Research overview of architecural acoustics. Design and build a whispering wall from wood or plastic. Test which materials work best.

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

This experiment explores whether music affects the growth of bacteria and could help figure out better ways to process sewage and other microbe-assisted duties.

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

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

This experiment will explore whether adding different substances to a gel affects its strength.

This experiment will determine how different kinds of light affects the strength of bakerâs yeast.

This experiment will test whether people are better auditory or visual learners and if there is a link between gender and either of these learning types.

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

Here's a way to bring young children into the process of preparing healthy school lunches, and build up early literacy skills while they're at it!

For kids who prefer to do homework flopped on a rug, this practical caddy can make all the difference!

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

Here's a fun way to get the whole family involved in helping your high schooler prepare to give a speech, while creating a family keepsake in the process!

Make some fabulously festive flan and get your child in the kitchen to teach him some tricks of the culinary trade as he makes this traditional Mexican treat.

In this science experiment, test the pH of soil surrounding a gas station to determine if gas stations have a negative effect on the environment.

This homemade alphabet game will keep your kindergartener on his toes and help him practice letter, numbers, and taking turns. The whole family can participate!

What's the chemistry behind dyeing Easter eggs? Will adding vinegar to dye help the eggshell absorb the color? This colorful science project has the answers!

Which battery lasts the longest? In this science fair project, kids will test popular brand name batteries like Duracell and Energizer against generic brands.

This light bulb science project includes step-by-step instructions for testing the heat from different light bulbs.

Refresh your third grader's understanding of idioms with this hands-on art activity that encourages him to manipulate clay to represent his favorite idiom.

Use these monster party ideas to throw a spooky monster bash. Try these monster party ideas when planning your next Halloween or birthday party.

Support your first grader's counting and reading skills while laughing and running in this fun playground game.

Make a "feeling meter" that helps your first grader read key feeling words and communicate his emotions accurately to you.

Show your teen how to analyze the nutritional value of her favorite meals. She may be surprised to find out how healthy--or not--her favorite foods are!

Create homemade seed packets with your kids. This activity combines your kids' love of science and the outdoors with a little writing and drawing fun.

Help your kindergarten scientist understand the concept of surface tension with this simple science experiment.

Determine how effective animal camouflage is by simulating it in an indoor and outdoor setting.