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

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!

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

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

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

These handmade Christmas treat cups are perfect for house parties, school celebrations, and holiday bake sales.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

Encourage imagination and creativity with this magical craft that lets your child make and design his very own dragon egg.

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

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

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.

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

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.

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

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

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.