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El dia de los muertos (the day of the dead) is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd every year. Other Latin American countries celebrate a variation of the holiday, but it originates in Mexico and is unique to this country. These two days

Would it hurt to skip brushing your teeth just this once? Let's find out by seeing which foods produce the most mouth bacteria.

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.

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

What do ants eat? Kids find out by observing a colony of ants in this cool zoology science fair project for 4th grade.

Give your fourth grader a lesson in making blankets, and he'll be able to give the gift of warmth. Fleece blankets are especially fun to make, and they're cozy!

In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.

Make English grammar fun with this engaging card game! Play a few rounds after a lesson on tenses to help students review what they have learned.

There are many benefits to bugs and insects. This science project shows how cockroaches, termites, and other critters benefit our planet.

This sponge relay game is the perfect way to cool off and to keep kids' minds sharp this summer.

In this activity, your child will use mindfulness to practice staying as still as they can. Then, during a freeze dance activity, they will pay attention to the constellation of sensations and feelings throughout parts of their bodies.

Children reflect on ways they have cared for themselves, others, and the Earth before building a garden to share beauty with others in their community.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

Test out the pH levels of soil in your backyard versus soil in more wild environments to solve this science case.

In this activity, your students will research a favorite superhero and discuss which of their powers are real and not real. Your students will be able to complete a simple research chart and graphic organizer.

Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.

Create your own version of an Aboriginal Australian dot painting in this fun activity!

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

Greeting cards are nice, but after they've been opened most cards soon end up in the trash. This year, make Dad a Father's Day card he'll treasure forever.

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.

Combine music, history and craft by making a Native American instrument of your own

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

Your child helps the environment while saving your family money in this fun and rewarding "Gas Guzzlers" competition.

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

Pine cone centerpieces make for a festive and natural holiday decoration. Make a pine cone centerpiece to display on your table or mantelpiece.

Helping your child write their own "Thanksgiving Proclamation" can help them grasp the spirit of the day, and develop more of an attitude of gratitude.

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

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.