Find out whether optical mice are useful on all surfaces or if there are drawbacks to this supposedly superior solution to the traditional roller-ball mouse.

Most of us are familiar with haiku, but the tanka is an even older form of Japanese poetry. Learn to write a tanka poem with this activity.

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

Science fair project determines relationship between number and variety of insects and spiders by collecting and counting invertebrates in a ecosystem.

Find out whether cast iron or regular teflon pans heat up faster and also retain their heat longer.

Take play-dough to the next level with this homemade recipe, adding surprising ingredients perfect for summer!

Staying close to home doesn't mean you can't get moving! Use this fun challenge activity to encourage your child to move their body in new ways while testing their endurance!

This science fair project idea is develops new or improved paper making techniques and encourages recycling.

In this experiment, the weight of aluminum cans will be compared.

In Muslim culture, Ramadan is a month long celebration dedicated to purifying the soul. Enjoy a delicious snack, and learn more about this holiday!

Show your kid how to put a new spin on an old classic with this fun party game.

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

If your fourth grader is obsessed with all things glow-in-the-dark, then here's an activity that will really light up her imagination!

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

Here are three activities you can do at home and around town to bring algebra into your daily lives.

The science project fair idea explores the interaction between your nose, mouth, and brain when tasting a new food or drink.

Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!

How clean is the air we breathe? The answer might surprise you. Learn how to investigate local air quality with this cool science fair project.

Leadership is a word that can hold many meanings. In this activity, your child will define the word "leadership," learn more about a leader they admire, and reflect on their leadership. Finally, your child will reflect on how they too are a leader!

Vincent van Gogh painted golden hued pictures of the harvest using bold lines and vibrant color. Your child can explore this style of art using oil pastels.

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

This St. Patrick's day, stretch your child's social studies and math skills with this fun, cooperative learning game.

Children reflect on ways they have cared for themselves, others, and the Earth before building a garden to share beauty with others in their community.

Your child can turn dinner into a flavorful adventure that transports the entire family to a land far away with some quick and easy Thai peanut noodles.

Pop up a pup tent, just like Civil War soldiers did on the battlefield.

Put a spin on traditional salad by tossing in a few toothpicks! You and your child will have a bast making these healthy, bite-sized treats.

Discover a way to take old denim out of your child's closet without removing it from her life with this beautiful recycled craft.

Surprise your child by taking the apple cider from the fridge and transforming it into a wonderful treat!

This science fair project idea identifies the properties of soap bubbles and invents a new or improved bubble solution.

This brain teaser challenges your fifth grader to unscramble some specialized Winter Olympics language.