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!

The thermometer outside is dip, dip, dipping! What kind of clothes will keep you warmest this winter? This project determines which materials insulate best.

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.

Determine whether a hot liquid cools off faster when liquid is added before or after a two minute wait.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Science fair project which measures the amount of heat energy released by a burning candle by calculating how many calories of heat it emits.

This project examines how temperature affects the volume of gas in balloons.

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.

How do cold packs work? Explore endothermic reactions by comparing the temperature change that results from various chemicals added to water to find out!

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

Science fair project that tests how heat affects the chemical reaction between a seltzer tablet and a glass of water.

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

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

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

Examine the connection between temperature and chemiluminescence.

This project explores what happens to a rubber band when it is heated and cooled.

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

Determine the relationship between the speed of a sound and the temperature of the air it passes through.

Determine which seeds are most likely to survive harsh winter conditions (low temperatures).