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

Ant behavior is closely related to light intensity. This free science fair project idea examines how fast ants dig when they are exposed to to light and dark.

Here's a simple activity to reinforce your fourth grader's study of her home state and help her make a pretty keepsake.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

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.

Fish for headlines! This fun and exciting social studies activity is a great way to get your fifth grader reading and understanding newspaper articles.

Exponents can be tricky to learn. Fortunately this game provides plenty of multiplication practice for your math student!

Would your dog prefer homemade or store-bought food? Raw or cooked? Test your dog's preferred diet in this fun experiment.

If you have a small family or just aren't into the idea of cooking this year, treat your family to this decadent, aromatic chicken recipe.

Jump into Japanese culture with your child by making your own calligraphy scroll. Try your hand at painting kanji on paper just like Zen masters of old!

You've heard all about oil spills, but can they really be that bad? After all, vegetable oil is in almost every yummy baking good from cookies to brownies.

Challenge your kid to use his knowledge about percentages in this fun game. Just roll the dice and race to calculate the percentage.

Try this chemistry experiment with your curious kid and get some "shocking" results!

The objective of this science fair project is to test the growth rate of a plan in a crystal medium in comparison to traditional soil.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

Let your child create a fun and easy locker blackboard out of an old cereal box!

Challenge your child to a word count war, and practice good note-taking skills at the same time!

Have your kid create his own service ribbons and then write a fictional story about someone in the military who was awarded the service ribbons.

Breathe new life into a battered old paperback with this creative book art craft that revolves around reading!

Pretty fluttery feather earrings add a light touch to any outfit. Your child will float on air knowing she made the earrings herself.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

Looking for way to help Japan? Start by making paper cranes! Learn how you and your child can show your support for Japan through the art of origami.

Make your own recycling game that helps teach your child what can and should be recycled.

What better way to encourage family bonding and communication than to make a family directory to help everyone keep in touch?

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

These flying potato poppers make a cool sound, create a celebratory mood, and they can teach your child about the power of air pressure.

Send your child on an online hunt where he will practice working with search engines and use his reading comprehension skills to find specific information.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Celebrate our nation's colonial history by making your very own weaving loom!