Activities : Page 188

Learn the anatomical and physiological differences between central and peripheral visual systems.

This experiment explores how listening in to a one-sided conversation affects concentration.

Here are three easy, budget-friendly ways to preserve your child's work and precious memories without filling up the attic.

To help your child shake the big number blues, here's a handy strategy to make your child a place value pro!

In this science fair project, students examine how temperature affects sugar transport within a plant.

Problem-solving skills can be practiced and strengthened over time with puzzles such as Tangrams! In this activity, your child will discuss problem-solving strategies and practice using these strategies with Tangram puzzles.

Jump into the story of Cinderella by making a pumpkin coach of your own!

This project involves the development of a website using free software online to promote the value of science.

Create groups of volunteers based on frequency of playing video games. Compare driving records. Analyze data, interpret findings.

Play with, explore, and describe everyday objects with your preschooler to get her ready to learn basic math skills and concepts.

In kindergarten, your child spent lots of time counting things one by one. But in first grade, he'll need to be able to count in groups, especially by fives.

Make the most out of your next wait at the airport by playing Airport Lounge, a fun and creative game of storytelling and make-believe!

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Find out if most people can distinguish the difference between tones on different instruments.

This experiment tests which gender is better at catching how a magician performs his tricks.

Keep your clever kid occupied with this tricky grille cipher.

Here's a fun activity that will have your child teaching you for once, while you find out exactly what she is learning in school.

A Christmas tree advent calendar will help your child count down the days until the holiday. This craft is a great way to keep your child busy this winter.

In this real-world exercise about the Teal Pumpkin Project, your child will create a persuasive poster to spread the word about the project in the hopes of convincing people to offer non-food trinkets this Halloween season.

Are you able to endure long periods of exercise? Find out if snorers can exercise longer than non-snorers.

In this activity, your child will learn how slowing down and using mindfulness can help us be more aware of others' needs. They will also draw a picture of a time when they made a healthy and helpful choice.

Hone your middle schooler's step-by-step thinking and technical writing ability with this instruction booklet for beginners.

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.

Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

Salmonella and E.coli are common food contaminates. This experiment measures the time it takes for E.coli and Salmonella to reach hazardous levels in fish.

Based upon traditional Indonesian Wayang puppets; kids will make their very own puppet in this activity, with movable arms that can be operated with sticks.

Try this preschool arts and crafts activity: make an over-sized stuffed plaything out of butcher paper and wadded-up newspaper.

What IS That Thing? is a game for kids of all ages that uses scrap paper and junk from around the house! A great way to recycle, reduce, and reuse.

When it comes to scrapbooks, you don't have to splurge. Help your teen preserve senior year memories on the cheap by turning cereal boxes into scrapbook pages.