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.

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

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.

Thermometers are how we measure temperature, and we've all heard the terms "centigrade" and "Fahrenheit" tossed around, but what do they really mean?

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

Invite your kindergartener to explore the bright new world of measurement by starting out with nonstandard (and tasty!) units, such as gummy bears or worms.

Help your preschooler grasp the concept of ordering and sequence while teaching him valuable vocabulary with simple activities around the house.

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!

This very physical game gets math off the page and into the real world-- and it works on number sense and estimation, key skills for kindergarten readiness.

A fun activity for a hot day, this will give young kids a chance to experiment with beginning science and math â and splash around in the process!

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

Analyze competed scientific studies to determine the effectiveness of ancient remedies. Create a chart that illustrates the effectiveness of these treatments.

Get back into school with this exciting architecture exploration! In this craft activity your child will research, draw, and build his own school.

Here's a fun activity to help build thinking skills in young first grade scientists, and to encourage them to have a blast exploring the mass and volume.

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

see whether all liquids evaporate at the same rate. In other words, does water evaporate at the same rate as juice?

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

Science fair project that cultivates slime mold and monitors the stages of its development.

Get your child excited about measuring with this fun and easy household measurements activity.

Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.

Enjoy this kid-friendly recipe for Irish soda bread, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

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!

In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

Explore joule heating and resistance vs. temperature with this cool electricity science fair project that gets kids melting ice cubes with resistors.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

Combine art, history and food with this unique project! Your child will make her own butters, and learn a little about Colonial history at the same time

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.

How do animals keep warm? In this experiment, find out whether fat insulation resists cold temperatures and learn how this works in the animal kingdom.

Want a fun way to teach your kid to tell time? Making a plate clock is a great way for him to learn how to tell time in a way he'll actually find exciting.