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Here's a place mat your second grader can create, based on the classic frontier tradition of patchwork quilting.

Determine which environment keeps an ice cube frozen for the longest duration. Inspect and record your observations when cubes melt.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Determine how salinity affects the circulation of warm and cold water. Note whether the warm water mixes or forms a layer with cold water.

Help your preschooler chart her good eating habits with this arts and crafts activity that has her making a healthy fruits and vegetables rainbow and graph!

This experiment evaluates if the temperature of the environment that you work in affects your ability to perform mental tasks.

Make a brag sash with your child to celebrate an amazing school year filled with accomplishments.

Help your child learn her numbers and how to count with this fun number game!

A hands-on guessing game that teaches kids to recognize different coins. First graders will learn their money and their math at the same time!

Find out which part of a flame burns wood the fastest and also if this is true for all types of flames such as candle-flame, burners, and lighters.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

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:

Test products which claim to reduce wrinkles, and determine which is the most effective. Test effectiveness over three weeks, using a sample of volunteers.

Determine whether the application of Febreeze will lower the bacterial count.

This project examines the affect of temperature on viscosity and surface tension of different liquids.

Want to ensure that your child's math knowledge stays sharp? This mean, median, and mode game is the perfect way to reinforce these essential math concepts.

Make practicing addition facts more fun and teach your child some helpful strategies with this spin off of the traditional "Go Fish" game.

Determine whether magic salt is more effective at melting snow than regular salt. Pour one ounce of salt over the ice cubes, compare the melt downs.

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

Demonstrate the capillary function in plants by adding food coloring to glasses of water. Slice stalks of celery and leafy tops. Compare color of leaves

Study the impact of environment on seed germination among three materials: soil, paper towel, and cloth. Note when seeds germinate and how well they germinate

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

This experiment will explore the best way to create a perfect soft-boiled egg.

In this hands-on craft project, kids will make an analog clock of their own, and then use it to learn how to tell time.

Compare air temperature with the infrared temperature from a reflecting surface at different times of the day, in shade and in sunlight.

Determine if âdouble dippingâ chips really spreads more germs than dipping only once per chip.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

Check out this fun science project idea to explore different types of starches and learn how removing starch affects the quality and taste of food.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!