Children read a famous letter from the American Civil War, then write a response, in this thoughtful history activity.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

This science fair project idea studies the differences in gender perception between people.

What is a barycenter? Kids learn how gravity and mass influence the orbit of binary systems like planets and moons or stars and planets in this cool experiment.

The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate which food wrapping works best to keep refrigerated and non-refrigerated foods from spoiling.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Test products which claim to reduce wrinkles, and determine which is the most effective. Test effectiveness over three weeks, using a sample of volunteers.

The purpose of this science fair project is to investigate whether we can simulate how craters are formed and predict their size and shape.

This fun craft is perfect to do in the spring, and opens up the opportunity to teach your child about birds.

Kids will learn about the five senses with this quick and easy art project to get them ready for school.

Take advantage of the fact that ink and water don't mix and introduce your kid to suminagashi, a Japanese form of art.

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!

Bring back the groovy memories by making shrinky dinks using household materials, while learning about the science of plastics. Here's how to get started:

Are red apples really sweeter than green apples? The objective of this science fair project is to test the theory with quantitative evidence.

This zombie cake will give your Halloween enthusiast an excuse to lurch and limp around the kitchen. Share this zombie cake with friends and the undead.

This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.

Introduce your child to the concepts of positive and negative space in design with this simple yet striking Valentine's Day art project.

Practice of math facts is usually limited to drill sheets and flashcards. But kids are more likely to tune in to math facts if practice is presented as a game!

This science fair project determines which type of physical activity most improves memory.

Have a bookworm on your hands? They'll boost their spelling and problem solving skills with this Oulipo activity re-writing lyrics to beloved Christmas songs!

Is our water polluted? Help your young scientist understand the importance of taking care of the environment with this simple experiment.

The aim of this science fair project is to examine the differences between brands of bottled water and analyze consumer preferences through a taste test.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

Try making these hand-dipped candles with your child and help bring colonial history to life!

This experiment evaluates if the lighting in a room affects the speed at which test subjects perform mental tasks.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Teach your child to dye eggs with natural ingredients from the grocery store. From pink to gold, these eggs are perfect for hiding, hunting or simply munching.

This project compares test subjects' responses to whining and other "attachment" and attention-getting sounds to determine which sounds are most distracting.

Inspire a love for the written word by creating an illustrated nature poetry book with your kids.

Devise list of randomly chosen words, test how many words volunteers can remember. Compare results of adults and children. Which have better memories?