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Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

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

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

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

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

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.

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!

The goal of this golf science fair science fair project is to determine whether the temperature of a golf ball affects its elasticity and its rebound.

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

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!

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

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

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

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

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.

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

This little chick is so cute that your child will want to make a whole flock to call her own.

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?

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

Practice conversions within the metric system in this fun math card game for third graders.

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

How much does 100 weigh? Play this fun guessing game with your child to commemorate the 100th day of school.

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.

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

Topped with roasted pumpkin, prosciutto, herbs, and feta, these pita pizzas are a healthy, seasonal alternative to your classic pie.

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!

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."