El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

Help your child construct and author a "sempuyo," a traditional Japanese book with accordion-style pages; she will develop her writing and fine motor skills.

Help your fourth grader design a first class postage stamp for a hero who stood up for the dignity of people from all walks of life.

This science fair project idea examines whether boys and girls differ in reflexes.

Build a decorated box and fill it with research that can help you get to your dream location someday!

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

How well can people recall what they have observed. Test your knowledge in this fun experiment.

This project examines whether people's taste perception is influenced by what they see.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Help your child to make a beautiful Africa mask to help her reinforce important spatial and compositional skills.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.