In this high energy, interactive game, third graders are challenged to race, involving spelling patterns in words.

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

Take advantage of the summer sun to make you and your child a delightfully refreshing treat--sun tea!

Here's a fun art activity that combines measurement and design with drawing and painting. Kids tell their own special story as they create a story quilt.

How do mirrors work? What is light, and how does it travel? Explore light and reflection with your preschooler with these simple hands-on experiments.

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

These gingerbread cookies can be baked by your third grader. Make a warm batch of gingerbread cookies to bring some extra holiday cheer to your home.

What's your problem? I'll show you my math if you show me yours! Critical thinking and computation skills are the focus of this strategic math card game.

Have a Twelfth Night celebration with this holiday tutorial and craft. Learn how to throw a Twelfth Night celebration in your house this winter.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Boost creativity and writing skills by having your child come up with his own Gourmet S'mores recipe!

Teach your creative second grader about proportions, animals, and proper cutting methods with cucumber carving.

Take a stab at 18th century American cooking with your kids by following this tasty recipe from one of the first colonial cookbooks.

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.

With this activity, you'll create a family treasure...and reinforce social studies basics while you're at it!

Many kids find themselves especially challenged by writing in third grade. Here's how you can help, using a technique called "storyboarding."

Wax paper hearts are a unique and glittery gift for a special friend on Valentine's Day. Make wax paper hearts with your child this February.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

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

This activity is a great starting point for practicing mental math because it is quick, easy and involves only simple addition facts.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

As Mother's Day approaches, everyone's grateful! Let your third grader assemble this special book with words from the whole family.

Build your child's math skills with this 2nd-3rd grade activity. Similar to a carnival toss, this egg carton toss game is sure to provide hours of fun.

Help your child create a tasty treat that will demonstrate exactly how frogs survive a freezing season.

This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.