The goal of this science fair project is to attempt to build a perpetual motion machine and analyze the Laws of Thermodynamics.

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.

Looking for a project on machines? Get a fun elementary school science fair project idea to design a compound machine using your knowledge of simple machines.

Learn the chemistry and physics of the brain, how our nervous system work. Demonstrate that the brain is an electrical and chemical machine.

In this social emotional learning activity, children will practice problem solving with kind attention as they play math games, participate in a mindfulness session, and create a work of art to help get them in touch with their "lion mind."

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

Learn about the Atwood Machine and Newton's 2nd Law with a pulley and masses of different weights in this physics science project.

What's your problem? I'll show you my math if you show me yours! Critical thinking and computation skills are the focus of this strategic math card game.

Probability problems are often among the hardest math concepts to wrap your head around. Here's a classic example: the Monty Hall problem!

The next time you're trapped indoors on a dreary day, try this take on dodgeball. All you need are a group of kids, an open area and a soft, spongy ball.

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

Try this fun math card game with your third grader to practice division, addition, and problem solving!

Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Do you hate to waste energy? In this experiment, you will design a machine that is powered by the process known as energy transformation.

Practice problem solving skills with your kindergarten or first grade student in this fun connect-the-dots game!

Design and build an invention inspired by Rube Goldberg's designs. Build your invention. Test the machine, write a detailed report.

This fun calculator exercise will take the mystery away from the machine, and familiarize your child with the functions of a calculator.

This creative art project lets kids explore the wonder of sea creatures while putting their ingenuity and problem solving skills to use.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Quick and easy, this middle school activity makes a great first sewing project and is the perfect way to introduce your child to hand or machine sewing.

Design a livable building that functions without electricity. Consider necessities, comforts and entertainment. Build a scale model of your design.

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!

Help your third grader practice his writing skills and learn to operate household appliances like the washing machine or DVR with this Family How-to guide!

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

Lots of everyday objects can be fun, whether it's buttons, beans, or Lego blocks. Here's an activity that uses coins to build problem-solving strategies.

Science fair project that determines whether mass and weight are the same or different.

This Fourth of July, create some explosive colors on black paper for fun Fourth of July decorations!

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

Did you know cooking supports your child in learning complex math skills? Reinforce your child's measurement and problem solving skills by whipping up some healthy sweet potatoes for a dinner side dish!