Elementary School Educational Resources : Page 267

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.

Help your child create an adorable -- or gruesome -- miniature pumpkin candle holder that will shed some tiny pools of light on your dining table or counter.

Here's an activity to encourage your young artist to read. Invite your child to visualize directions on colors, numbers, and shapes to create cool pictures!

Help your child rocket off for some high-flying fun with a jet pack you make from recycled materials and a few odds and ends.

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

Sure, you can go out and buy a box of Valentine cards--but for a special message try this simple craft activity to make someone's day.

This activity will further your child's ability to interpret graphs and apply math skills in a real-world situation.

Whether your child is celebrating a great American holiday or simply feeling patriotic, this american flag craft is sure to please your little artist.

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

Let your young adventurer go bug hunting in the great outdoors with their very own bug net!

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

In this activity, your child will learn and teach someone else five finger breathing, and they will also draw a picture of their experience.

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.