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

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

Your child can turn cookie dough into a big pile of colorful painted fall leaves ready for eating!

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Transform your kitchen table into a winter wonderland with a cookie and cocoa party that looks freshly dusted with snow.

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

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?

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

Do you think heat can affect a plant's growth rate?

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

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.

How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.

Here is a fun middle school science project on factors affecting solubility. Learn how dissolved solids can "crash out" to form crystals when conditions change.

This fall, bake some festive caramel apple cupcakes with your second grader and help her build her math skills while you're at it!

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

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.

Pumpkin carving party activities are great for a pre-Halloween party. Try pumpkin carving party activities, including jack-o'-lantern ideas and fall recipes.

Kids will learn about insulation, heat conduction, and the economic benefits of energy efficient windows in this cool science fair project.

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

Learn how starch and carbohydrates interact with different solvents in this fun and easy packing peanut science fair project.

Homemade Halloween treats make great party foods for an All Hallow's Eve get together. These four homemade Halloween treats are scary-good.

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.

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.

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