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Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.

How does a compass work? What's a magnetic field? Kids will build their own compass at home to find the answers in this great science fair project idea.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Who knew that you could make beads out of rose petals? Not only can it be done, but the beads smell wonderful!

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

Discover a way to take old denim out of your child's closet without removing it from her life with this beautiful recycled craft.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

This St. Patrick's day, stretch your child's social studies and math skills with this fun, cooperative learning game.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

Does the temperature of a magnet affect its strength? Learn about the relationship between magnets and temperature with this cool physics science fair project.

This activity will help your child tackle those tricky fraction word problems by way of a hands-on method.

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

This easy-to-make perfume powder will keep your kid smelling fresh and clean. Got a birthday or special occasion coming up? It also makes a great gift!

Have your student draft a blueprint for a haunted house, and trick (or treat) them into learning about geometry in the process.

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

Draw your own beautiful mandala with this easy technique that ensures symmetrical results every time!

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

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

Washi Ningyo, otherwise known as Japanese paper dolls, make fantastic bookmarks! Encourage your child to read more with this delightful, origami-inspired doll.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

Learn how to demagnetize a magnet and how physics can explain this phenomenon with this enlightening science fair project.

Sure, angles can be confusing. Here's a fun activity to brush up your child's knowledge of these geometry essentials.

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

Explore geometry, patterns, and history by creating pretty decorative Islamic tile art.

Rid your family of that pile of old Christmas cards once and for all! Show your child how to create a nifty 8-sided ornament using his favorite holiday images.

Help your kindergartener use a map to find "leprechaun gold"--and build early social studies skills in the process!

Many ancient cultures used the rising or setting sun to create calendars. Observe the setting sun once a week to come up with your own solar calendar!

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.