The objective of this science fair project idea is to examine light refraction as it passes through liquid crystals.

How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

This bon bon recipe will help you ring in the new year. Make this delicious bon bon recipe, coated with graham crackers, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

Civil War soldiers didn't take their wives with them to the battlefield, but they took along a piece of home: little sewing kits called "housewives".

Wondering how we know that air is there? Here's a quick and easy experiment that proves that air may be thin, but it's not too wimpy to block your shot!

Your child can transform plain yogurt into a healthy and tasty treat the whole family will love! She'll learn more about baking as well as how yogurt is made.

Make unique and pretty bracelets using that all-purpose mainstay of crafts and home repair: duct tape!

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

Show your fifth grader how to make this fun vinyl robot to spruce up her walls. Itâs quick to construct and easy to remove or transfer from wall to wall.

Challenge your child to create a lipogram, or a piece of writing that omits one specific letter. This activity strengthens writing and language skills.

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Boost your child's listening, verbal and teamwork skills with this unique trust game in which one player guides another through a maze using only words.

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

By selecting a pattern and carefully repeating it on the entire surface of a pumpkin, your child will transform a simple garden vegetable into a work of art.

Cook up a batch of monster blood this Halloween to add gory details to vampires, zombies, werewolves and more.

Celebrate the flavors of fall by making this sweet breakfast treat with your child. It beats the stuff from the box any day!

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

Air-drying clay gives your young artist the opportunity to make a simple bowl that mimics the beauty of an autumn leaf.

Here's a cheat sheet to help break down words in order to find their meaning.

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

Work on homophones, words that sound the same, and spelling with this imaginative activity!

Making decorative pottery is a great way to experiment with making patterns and texture on a traditionally smooth surface.

Does skin thickness really decrease fruit spoilage? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

Here's a guide to help you design a challenging pool obstacle course for your elementary school children with ordinary pool toys and household objects.

In Japan, ozoni is one of the main dishes eaten on New Year's Day. Here's how to make this delicious traditional dish with your child.