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This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

Follow this Colonial recipe for candied rose petals, and share the sweets with friends, family or classmates.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

Science fair project in which you will attempt to throw a ball the greatest horizontal distance possible by using different angles.

In this version of the classic card game, students will gain an understanding of equivalents and may not even realize it's a math review!

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Next time your fifth grader's in the mood for a tasty treat, try whipping up some homemade drop scones!

Frida Kahlo was a famous Mexican painter. In this activity, your child can put pick up a paintbrush and create a self-portrait inspired by this renowned artist.

Eating a healthy breakfast starts the day out right, and your child can make something tasty and nutritious while honing her culinary skills!

In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!

Your child will learn a whole alphabet of different jobs while they complete this brain-teaser chart just in time to celebrate Labor Day!

Teach your kid a fun mathematical magic trick! All you'll need is a deck of cards and basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore which other common animals besides scorpions glow under a UV Black light.

Mix up a batch of molasses cookies, and you'll have a delicious chance to teach your child some math and social studies in the process!

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Wondering how to help your child get a handle on prime numbers? Turn her into a prime number hunter with this hundreds chart activity.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills this holiday season! This decadent bread pudding, dressed up with pumpkin and warm spices, is a holiday show-stopper.

Have fun making recycled paper using scraps of used paper in your home with this hands-on project.

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

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

Celebrate Black History Month by having your child make her own version of a kente cloth after learning what the different colors on a kente cloth symbolize.

Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.

Science fair project which measures whether tsunamis are more destructive when they are caused by an earthquake or by a meteor.

Petanque, a traditional French lawn game, is a wonderful activity to entertain groups of kids and help them learn a little bit about other cultures.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.