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The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

If you love the idea of handing out holiday tins of homemade cookies but you're not a baker, chocolate-covered apples are the perfect solution.

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

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

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

Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.

Pfeffernusse are spicy and sweet Christmas cookies from Germany. Make a batch of traditional pfeffernusse this holiday season.

Thousands of witches that come out to celebrate Halloween. Now, your child can make her very own self-standing witch.

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

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

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

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

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.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Have your child construct his own Christmas tree from construction paper while cutting, overlapping and measuring to create an adorable modern design.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Practice measurement using centimeters in this fun math race designed for your second grade student!

Give your second grader a chance to get his feet wet with measurement before he moves onto the more complicated stuff by trying this activity with him at home.

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

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

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?

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

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

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

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.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

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!