Help cement the concept of place value with this simple activity that involves creating a set of dials made from Styrofoam cups.

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

This writing activity to get your third grader to combine the fun of poetry with the excitement of celebrating a birthday.

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

Instead of drilling facts, grab sidewalk chalk and head outside for a rousing game of this Math Run game. Play the Math Run game with your child.

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

Your child will be cheering for 8s and 9s as she tries to create a larger number than her competitors. Whoever ends up with the largest number wins!

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.

Okay, engaging in a graphing activity may sound ho-hum, but if you use fun data, it changes the picture entirely.

Most parents probably wouldn't mind subtracting 8-9 years off their age. Here's a fun third grade subtraction activity that may do just that.

This game turns prediction, a major component of third grade reading, into a fun game.

Here's a super fun game to get in some place value practice with your child!

Use a deck of playing cards to practice place value and other math concepts with your upper elementary child!

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

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

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Graph are a great way to organize information. Your child will get to practice graphing by creating a bar graph and a pictorial graph of her friend's names.

Can a toy car determine the strength of a magnet? In this cool magnet science fair project, young scientists will learn how to measure the strength of a magnet.

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.

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.