Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

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

Work on measurement by sliding cards along a table with your second grader in this fun game. Use centimeters or inches, add up your totals, and see who's won!

Compare animal and plant fats and observe, and record, and draw conclusions about their similarities and differences.

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

This pumpkin dessert recipe tastes like pie but looks like a no-bake cookie.

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

What is the hydrologic cycle and how does it work? Check out this fun and easy science project where you will model and learn about Earth's water cycle!

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

Science fair project idea which teaches you how to make butter by separating cream into butter and buttermilk.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

Stringy orange ghoul guts are actually a healthy and gross-looking appetizer for your child's Halloween party.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!