How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.

Inspire your fifth grader to explore a new culture and determine her New Year's fortune by playing this German wax dripping game.

Help your kid get a handle on punctuation by challenging her to create a story that's truly out of this world.

The buoyant force of water explains why some objects float in water. But why do some objects sink? Find out in this physics experiment and learn about density.

Dream big with a homemade dream journal, a great writing exercise for elementary-age kids.

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

This Kool-Aid tie-dye activity is a kid-friendly craft that never gets old. Learn how to make tie-dye shirts using assorted Kool-Aid flavors here.

Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.

Your child can explore color mixing and design while folding together a paint-filled paper and then using a marker to outline it.

Help your learner develop her fine motor and communication skills with this fun and festive fall activity.

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

Check out this fun and easy science fair project idea on germination of a seed and learn to identify exterior and interior parts of a bean seed.

Competitors go head-to-head only this time it's a race to figure out the lowest common multiple of two numbers; an important step to working with fractions!

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

Here's a fun way for your child to exercise his writing chops...and prove a point! A great way to practice persuasive writing.

As your fifth grader brainstorms and creates a plan for peace, your child will give his creativity and fine motor skills a boost!

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

Children combine an acid and an alkaline substance to simulate a volcano eruption in this fun experiment.

In this science fair project, students use the streak test to tell minerals apart from each other.

There are hundreds of properties in rocks which you can describe, so get your geology goggles on and get ready to rock your child's science skills.

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

Being a kid is hard work. Soothe stresses and calm fears with this DIY Zen garden -- all you need is sand, stones and a shoebox.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

Make a bouquet of colorful duct tape flowers in this hands-on spring craft.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Capture a bit of magic with these mesmerizing ice balloons!

In Japan, ozoni is one of the main dishes eaten on New Year's Day. Here's how to make this delicious traditional dish with your child.