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Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Study the effects of wind and temperature on evaporation. Place wet sponges in different environments, check at regular intervals, track time required to dry.

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.

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

see whether all liquids evaporate at the same rate. In other words, does water evaporate at the same rate as juice?

Science fair project that examines various techniques for removing wrinkles from polyester garments to understand why polyester garments become wrinkled.

This science fair project idea explores whether dry ice will cool a beverage faster than wet ice.

For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Calling all power-shoppers! This game is a fun way for kids to learn life skills, and flex their math muscles at the same time.

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

Science fair project that cultivates slime mold and monitors the stages of its development.

Want to make sure you raise a money-savvy kid? Start him out right with this activity that hides valuable math skills within a fun grocery store game.

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

Build your child's vocabulary by exploring and discussing spatial relationships during everyday activities such as building, rearranging, and ordering.

Help your preschooler or preschooler with shape recognition, math, and matching by creating your own personal shapes cards, good for home or car.

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.

Check out this twist on a peanut butter and banana sandwich. The banana replaces the bread to make the perfect fun and nutritious after-school snack.

Dig up some dinos while promoting curiosity and sensory skills in this hands-on activity that will have your child searching for prehistoric treasure!

Science fair project that uses distillation to convert salt water into fresh water.

Challenge your third-grader to sharpen her new math skills--and maybe do the planet a favor, too.

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.

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

This science fair project idea quantifies exactly how accurate the cricket thermometer is.

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Make a big green alligator with household items and help your kindergartener practices letters and sounds!

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.

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Bring the classic game of "Red Rover" up to date with color and shape recognition skills for your child.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.