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In the mood for a little lighthearted magic? Make your own chi chi sticks, inspired by the divination tools of ancient Chinese fortune tellers.

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

I see fun in your future! Your child will love making homemade Popsicles and creating jokes or fortunes to write on the Popsicle sticks.

Based upon traditional Indonesian Wayang puppets; kids will make their very own puppet in this activity, with movable arms that can be operated with sticks.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Our baked French toast recipe is particularly tasty on a chilly winter morning. Make our baked French toast recipe with your child to teach them about measuring.

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Inspire your child to put on her engineer hat for the day, as she builds her very own, double-decker bridge.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

Design a colorful leprechaun trap—and make some memories—with this fun St. Patrick's Day craft project!

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

Make a homemade doll out of recycled materials, similar to dolls made by pioneer children.

Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.

This school year, have your child decorate his very own clip board and watch him do his homework in style!

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

Build a 3d animal cell model with this cool science fair project, which helps kids visualize and understand the function of a cell's parts and organelles.

Use familiar household items and decorations to turn estimation into a fun game!

Enjoy the season of crunchy leaves and crisp harvest scents with a tall glass of pumpkin juice.

If there's a special person in your fourth grader's life, show him how to create this beautiful photo frame luminary as an extra special Valentine's Day gift!

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Who needs paint, glitter, or crayons when you have natural art supplies right outside your front door?

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

Here's a hands-on activity you can do with your fourth-grader to practice measurement and directly apply the concept of area.