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Help your fifth grader embrace the roots--literally--of Mother's Day by growing carnations to honor mothers in you family's history.

Your child grows a green thumb and flowers with this seed planting activity that also celebrates the 100th day of school!

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

This science fair project idea examines the distance a person travels on an average day and to relate that to an understanding of the size of the Earth.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child teaching you for once, while you find out exactly what she is learning in school.

Science fair project that tests how well various sunscreens protect skin from the sunâs ultraviolet radiation by measuring their effect on sun-sensitive paper.

Determine how wind speed affects the stability of a kite and the ease of getting it into the air.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

What happens when "coffee-addicts" miss coffee for 1 day? Find out in this science fair project idea!

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Science fair project that measure winds speed, temperature, and time of day in order to determine the origins of the wind.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

This science fair project idea tests whether it is true that humans are in the morning than later during the day/night.

Bring the magic and mystery of the night sky to the light of day with this fun constellation art project!

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

Science fair project that determines how UV radiation emitted by the sun varies depending on the time of day, using a handheld UV detector

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

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

On the next chilly, winter day, invite your fifth grader to make a hand warmer by experimenting with the loaded combination of a few natural ingredients.

Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.

This year on Mother's Day, try this gift project that brings together an appreciation for gardening with a hands-on lesson in art history.

It's the day before the test, and you still have a ton to memorize! Sound familiar? Test memorizing techniques to help yourself out next time.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

What better way to celebrate spring than with a fabulous flower party? Pack the day with fun flower activities and treats for a truly springalicious event!