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This rainbow collage activity is a great way to practice using different materials to create texture. The completed craft is sure to brighten up any space.

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

Celebrate Earth Day by making colorful animal sculptures using recycled materials from around the house in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

Make your own wrapping paper with some materials from around the house. Try to make your own wrapping paper this year for a unique presentation for your gifts.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

Your fourth grader will hone his fine motor skills and learn to follow directions as he creates this recycled angel tree topper out of an ordinary soda bottle!

Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

Make a kaleidoscope at home to teach your child about the color spectrum and mirror science.

Teach your child how to make an all-natural, yellow-brown dye, using just walnut shells and water. This deep dye can be used on textiles, art, and wood.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Explore how dielectric heating comes into play when microwaving various liquids in this science project. This test will help you understand how microwaves work!

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Discover whether different amounts of water added into a wine glass will produce a different pitch when their fingers are rubbed along the rim.

Design and throw a boomerang in this exciting craft project!

This easy and inexpensive paper towel science project introduces kids to important physical concepts like cohesion, adhesion, and capillarity.

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!

Let your aspiring poet use book titles to create a funky and visually-appealing masterpiece!

Celebrate spring -- and take care of a little spring cleaning -- with this creative craft that turns a single sock into an adorable rabbit.

Find out which type of sponge holds the most water.

Looking for a way to make vocab practice a little more engaging? This easy twist on the classic game is a great way to build your child's vocabulary.

Capture a bit of magic with these mesmerizing ice balloons!