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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.

This fun science project helps to investigate how much water can a plant take up and release in a certain period of time through the process of transpiration.

Let your preschooler create something cute while making something delicious to eat: create bread sculptures, or shapes of bread dough!

Dig up some dinos while promoting curiosity and sensory skills in this hands-on activity that will have your child searching for prehistoric treasure!

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.

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.

These pretzel reindeer cookies are a great holiday recipe for kids to make. Rudolph and the whole gang agree!

This cookie dough handles like molding clay, but also makes delicious cookies. Use this activity to strengthen your child's alphabet skills.

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

Use playing cards to learn about temperature as well as positive and negative integers in this fourth grade math game.

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

From Canada's flag, to the Toronto Maple Leafs, to classic maple syrup cookies, the maple tree is very much a part of Canadian heritage.

Got a kid who loves fashion? Help her develop her own unique style with this tie-dye project using natural dyes.

If it's Easter, it must be time for egg hunts. But we have to admit, most kids would rather take a bite out of a yummy cupcake than a hard-boiled egg.

How powerful is the reaction between baking soda and vinegar? Find out here!

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

Making candles from old candles is easy. Recycle old candle stubs to make a "new" candle, and teach your child about recycling at the same time!

Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!

This first grade science activity is great for winter! Your child will grow and observe her own amaryllis bulb, keeping a journal of her scientific findings.

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

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

These cute holly-shaped hair clips are a breeze to make for holiday celebrations. They make a great party activity, too!

Store seeds under three different environmental conditions. Plant seeds in carefully marked groups, watch them grow. Compare results.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

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.

Learn how to make a paper snowflake with these simple instructions. Help your child learn how to make a paper snowflake with only paper and scissors.

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

Fudge is one of very few desserts people make at home that is actually crystalline. What happens when the fudge crystallizes at different temperatures?

These delicious Easter Basket Cupcakes are a simple, creative holiday treat. These cupcakes sit in waffle bowls with festive coconut grass and jellybean eggs.