Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

A tall glass of lemonade is the perfect summer treat. Make it even better with these creative twists on classic lemonade!

Pair a planetarium visit with this fun art project that mimics the look of far-off galaxies.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

Let your fifth grader get in touch with this inner chef by making these delicious no-bake nanaimo bars--named after a city in Canada.

Learn how to make a hygrometer to measure relative humidity in this project. Make a sling psychrometer hygrometer with gauze, thermometers, and a bottle.

Check out this dice game perfect for teaching your savvy kid the fundamentals of probability.

There's nothing like some Valentine's Day charms to give you a dose of luck on this romantic day!

These kid-approved chicken strips are not only easy to make and quick cooking, they're also gluten-free.

If your kid looks like she needs a break from homework or something to work on during commercials, show her how to make a necklace of paper beads!

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.”

Is your child a nature nut with an eye for creative, green-friendly projects? Introduce them to this amazing DIY bird feeder!

Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

This gluten free stuffing matches the distinctive nuttiness of quinoa with the tart sweetness of dried cherries.

For some good "green" fun, pull out your blender. A spinach smoothie?! You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they"ll beg for seconds.

This hands-on activity gives your child an opportunity to apply various strategies to solve a problem and to check if his answer makes sense.

Introduce your budding chef to a traditional Irish dish this St. Patrick's Day by making Irish lamb stew, a fantastic one-pot meal the whole family can enjoy.

Spider cupcakes are creepy-crawly treats that are perfect for Halloween. These spider cupcakes make for a great Halloween party treat.

Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!

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

Science fair project which teaches you how to make your own homemade glue by combing curdled milk with baking soda.

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

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

In this microwave plant experiment, find out whether microwave radiation will affect radish seed germination. Will it help or hinder the plants' growth?

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

Check out this mind-blowing experiment in which a hard-boiled egg will fit through an impossibly small opening with the help of only a few matches!

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