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

Challenge your child with this exciting 2D to 3D project using a sheet of construction paper, oil pastels, and scissors.

Never lose your glasses again after this fun craft project, making a homemade case for your eyeglasses!

Determine which kind of rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) has the greatest reservoir capacity, which is the ability to hold the most oil and natural gas.

This spider mobile activity encourages learning about the science of motion, air currents and art.

Classic meatloaf gets a healthy update with quinoa in place of breadcrumbs.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

Science fair project which determines whether people are more likely to follow rules if they are easy to understand.

This project makes learning the difference between warm and cool colors easy and fun. And it's a great intro to complimentary colors - great for pop art!

This homemade keepsake book is a great project for your fifth grader to make for someone special this holiday season!

This holiday season, don't forget the many delights of "cookie science"! Here's a confection we especially like.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

Horseshoes makes a perfect family activity for a summer afternoon. With a bit of cardboard and handful of pennies, you can create your own set!

Turn yourself into a personalized paper doll, along with a collection of your favorite outfits.

Dress up a plain old pen with this pretty craft that's great for back-to-school time.

Encourage your child to explore color and its mood-altering effects by creating his own self portrait using only warm or cool colors.

A great recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party or any fiesta, any time of the year!

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.

In this experiment, kids will see if pruning tomato plants makes them more fruitful and learn about the factors that contribute to a plant's fruit production.

Outfit a pair of dark sunglasses with sneaky mirrors for eyes in the back of your head.

Your child can make a sweet and savory spinach strawberry salad; two ingredients that come together for a light and fresh summer dish!

Introduce your fifth grader to the Kinara, part of the Kwanzaa tradition, by playing this fast-paced, two player game!

Construction paper, scissors, markers and glue are all your child needs to make these gruesomely whimsical monster bookmarks.

Make a dreidel card this Hanukkah to give to someone special and help your child celebrate the holiday!

Don't throw out all those old artworks! Your child can transform them into a fun and exciting paper circle garland she can use for decorating her room.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!