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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.

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.

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

Investigate the advantages of the use of ceramics in engines such as the tiles used in Space Shuttle. Use iron filings and magnets.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

Your child can create his own texture tree, experimenting with design during the process. The result will be a beautiful addition to your holiday decorations

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

Forget store-bought dyes this Easter: color your Easter eggs with natural dyes made with ingredients from your own kitchen in this 1st grade activity.

Think you need a special dehydrator to make your own fruit leather? You can actually make a delicious version of this popular kid's snack in your own oven.

Teach your child what a sugar plum is with this easy recipe that gets your child to chop, mix, and roll his way to a delicious treat.

Do your laundry and your science project simultaneously! This science fair project investigates whether the color of a garment affects the time needed to dry.

Add these fun chocolate Groundhog Day cupcakes to your holiday desert recipe repertoire! They're fun to make with your kids and a delicious winter snack.

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

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

To help your child learn how to use a thermometer, try this temperature collecting activity at home.

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

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

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

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

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