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This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Is horse manure a possible energy source in a crisis? Use calorimetry to find out how much energy horse manure can produce in this science fair project.

Turn any sunny summer day into a fun and special occasion by having a watermelon seed spitting contest!

Explore the math concept of probability with your fifth grader on "lucky" St. Patrick's day this year!

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Teach your fifth grader an important math concept with this quick and simple activity that shows them how to divide whole numbers by fractions.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth grader feel more comfortable with simple equations.

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.

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

This activity will further your child's ability to interpret graphs and apply math skills in a real-world situation.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

Here's a fun, geometric puzzle activity that will capture your child's interest and strengthen his number awareness and graphing skills.

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

Dive into the world of cooking oil and smoke points to discover just how fast some oils start smoking.

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

Check out this game that provides an enjoyable way of demonstrating how recorded results can be expressed in whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Here's an activity that will get your child's attention with a back-to-school shopping spree. He'll use decimal skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide!

Instead of loading up on mayonnaise based potato salad, your child can whip up something healthier: German potato salad!

Try a new approach to working with variables and equations by playing this tic-tac-toe game with your math student.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

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.

Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.

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

For a fun activity that takes the dull out of decimals, show you child how to gain a better understanding of decimals...as dollar amounts!

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

Exponents can be tricky to learn. Fortunately this game provides plenty of multiplication practice for your math student!

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?