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Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

Countries all around the world have been using the abacus for thousands of years to make math easier. Have your kid make his own abacus to practice arithmetic.

Science fair project in which you will build your own algae photobioreactor which will meet the physiological requirements of algae for maximum growth.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This experiment investigates if small changes in your diet can alter your basal body temperature.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

In this activity, have your second grader practice measuring by finding the height, weight, and length of their most treasured toy!

This experiment evaluates if the temperature of the environment that you work in affects your ability to perform mental tasks.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Determine the differences between various bicep exercises, both in terms of how much muscle exertion they create and how they affect your heart rate.

Examine the connection between temperature and chemiluminescence.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

Make a bear cave for your child to play and explore, learning about bears and winter hibernation.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Forget the measuring stick! This fun math activity uses a body part, your child's hand, as a ruler.

This experiment examines whether storing your orange juice at different temperatures affects its acidity.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

Help your kids fall in love with nature by making a simple clay bird bath. Set it up in your yard and watch the animals venture in for a sip of water.

This activity spotlights everyone's favorite reindeer, Rudolph, and preserves your child's handprints in his "antlers".

This Christmas plate features your child's favorite holiday things through drawings. Make a Christmas plate with your child this holiday season.

Help your child practice symmetry with this fun activity that will leave your child with a sweet symmetrical treat!

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

Here's a thought-provoking activity to make new vocabulary words "stick" in the mind of your young learner.

Invite your second grader to help you measure and mix these fresh, cool concoctions!

Encourage your child to compare and contrast a wide variety of autumn-themed items by weighing various objects and recording their findings.

A food groups plate shows your child what category her foods belong in. Make a food groups plate with your child before dinnertime.

Whatever is stacked in your cupboard can be used to help your child learn how to compare fractions and decimals. A great hands-on math lesson!

Explore this fun science fair project idea to investigate different microclimates in and around your home and their effects on the plant and animal life.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!