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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.

Any time is the perfect time to whip up a delicious batch of fluffy pumpkin cookies.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

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.

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.

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower 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.

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

Get estimating with this spooky activity that asks your young mathematician to rely on their problem-solving skills to figure out how many items they believe are in spooky Halloween jars!

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

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

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

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

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.

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by baking pan de muerto. In this 5th-6th grade activity, your child will explore another culture while learning about baking.

Kids will learn how to measure the viscosity of liquids by making their own homemade viscometer in this great science fair project idea.

This cool science fair project teaches kids about temperature, density and buoyancy using balloons that float with normal air. No helium required!

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

How much does 100 weigh? Play this fun guessing game with your child to commemorate the 100th day of school.

How does salinity affect the point at which water freezes? Kids will find out by performing this cool melting ice experiment.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Make this delicious warm apple bread for Hanukkah.

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

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

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

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

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