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Treasure hunts are tons of fun and they're a great way to introduce maps. Set the stage, and your kid's imagination will do the rest.

Understanding how to add and subtract integers can be a challenge at first, but once you know how to handle the heat, it's a breeze!

Polymers remove oil from contaminated waters. The purpose of this science project is to test the effectiveness of a polymer in cleaning up an oil spill.

You don't need to spend big bucks to buy a pre-boxed version of a matching game at the store. You can make your own easily. Here's how:

Help your child develop his counting and language skills with this fun activity. He'll be a number hero for a day and learn about safety while he's at it.

Create your own light bulb and test filaments of different thicknesses to see which keeps the bulb burning for the longest time.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

Here's an arts and crafts activity: get your middle school or high school student to make rolled up, bubble wrap candles of wax for a unique accessory or gift!

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Make a clay sculpture of a fall tree to celebrate the changing seasons and bring out the artist in your third grader.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Turn up the heat this February with a melted crayon heart, a crafty and colorful decoration for Valentine's Day.

Learn how to make a homemade ladybug costume, a quick and easy costume solution for kids of any age.

Keep your clever kid occupied with this tricky grille cipher.

Math Baseball is a fun and competitive way to review new math concepts and simple computations.

In Colonial times, fixing a chair was a lot easier than making one! Any fifth-grader can wrap up a mirror or photo frame the same way Colonists caned chairs.

Put your kid in charge of her own survey! She'll poll her relatives and friends, collect information, and then create a colorful chart to display her findings.

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Your preschooler will not realize she's practicing her counting skills while playing with this interactive cereal abacus!

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

Keep school day sniffles at bay with a simple felt tissue cozy that fits neatly in a 3-ring binder.

Your first grader will love telling time while playing this fun game of tag! Ask Captain Midnight for the time, but watch out when his watch says "midnight"!

Craft a durable, three-dimensional Santa boot that looks great as a stocking, gift box, holiday decoration, or table centerpiece.

Learn about the right-hand rule for magnetic force! Use a cathode ray tube in this physics experiment to see a magnetic field's effect on an electron beam.

When critters protect themselves by taking on the patterns of nature, it's called "camouflage." Play this camouflage matching game with your child!

This science fair project idea examines various dead zones and investigates the cause and how it can be fixed.

Learn about different fern fronds with your third grader as you create lacy, natural decorations on your Easter eggs this year.

Use a digital camera and some simple drawing supplies to help your kindergartener make a personalized letter-sound book.