Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

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?

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

To help keep summer memories alive, have your fifth grader utilize their writing skills to create a summer book keepsake!

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

What better way to encourage family bonding and communication than to make a family directory to help everyone keep in touch?

These spooky eyeballs are simple enough for kids to make, and featur carrots, olives and cream cheese for a nutritious nosh.

Have you ever taken a bag of snacks with you on a road trip? If you lived in the 19th century, you might have taken hardtack instead.

Taking a moment to pause, feel our breath, and to notice the things around us can support a heightened sense of focus and can bring kind attention to the present moment and to tasks at-hand. In this activity, your child will practice the STOP method and

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

Here's a hands-on way to help your child understand how common fractions can be equivalent.

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?

Is your fifth grader trying overnight camp this summer? If so, prepare your child for writing a letter home with this activity!

When you're studying the Mayflower, numbers can be an important part of the history...and a great chance to practice elementary math!

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

Perform a special St. Patrick's Day magic trick with this fun craft project! 

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

Celebrate the holidays by making sufganiyot, or fried jelly donuts. This Hanukkah recipe is great for kids learning about the Festival of Lights.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

Have your kid create his own service ribbons and then write a fictional story about someone in the military who was awarded the service ribbons.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

Let your fifth grader craft a gleaming green shamrock pin for himself or a friend this St. Patrick's Day!

Encourage a bit of mystery and intrigue by teaching your clever kid how to create and use secret codes.

Are you looking for an out-of-this world activity that's both fun and educational? This solar system garland is a great way to introduce your child to astronomy.