Build a paper boat that's modeled on the ones used to cross the Nile River in ancient Egypt!

Want to go paperless this holiday season? Here's a delicious way to get your third grader started (and practice some writing in the process!)

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

Looking for way to help Japan? Start by making paper cranes! Learn how you and your child can show your support for Japan through the art of origami.

Celebrate April Fools' Day with a science prank that is sure to amuse...and educate too!

Help your child practice multiplication tables with this mental and physical multitasking game that uses a hula hoop to get into the swing of things.

Help your child learn about the world through this 3rd-4th grade geography activity: start a postcard collection and mark where they came from on a world map.

Celebrate the life and work of Dr. King by making a timeline of some major events during his life and the Civil Rights Movement.

Your kid will delight in creating an extraterrestrial vehicle from goods found around the house. There's no telling where her imagination will go!

Wraps are a great alternative to the traditional PB & J and a BLT wrap is something your young chef can even make himself!

Popcorn pops get a Valentine's Day twist with pink popcorn and a red candy center. Make popcorn pops as a special treat for Valentine's Day or any day.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

Create a yarn doll out of a few toothpicks and colorful string with this Guatemalan craft.

This Thanksgiving, make a pine cone turkey that can double as a personalized place setting for each family member.

Looking for something to do on a slow afternoon? Try cornhole, a simple and fun tossing game. Make your own set with a few things from the recycling bin.

Grow potatoes in a plastic bag—easy to grow and harvest, and yummy to eat!

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Will increasing the amount of salt in water effect how slow or fast the water freezes?

Your fourth grader be delighted to create monkey companions out of poster board! They also provide a perfect opportunity to teach her interesting monkey facts.

Learn an ancient craft with this introduction to weaving. A great tie-in for kids learning about ancient cultures.

Celebrate Kwanzaa with your fourth grader, or introduce them to a new cultural practice, by showing them how to weave a Kwanzaa mat out of an ordinary paper bag!

The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Make your own picture frame! Show your fourth grader how to construct the an adorable, decorative picture frame for her favorite photo.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

An home science experiment for older students that teaches about the science behind heat.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.