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Dive into U.S. colonial history by making a simple bottle gourd water cooler, crafted by colonists of Roanoke Island in the 16th century.

Illustrate the importance of bicycle safety in this simple 5th grade science experiment. All you need to start are an egg, a Styrofoam ball, and rubber bands.

Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Use simple items to create a kindergarten "grow box" that lets a kid see just how salad plants send down their roots and grow underground.

This simple illuminaria can be made for any season or holiday. It's so fun that parents and kids alike will enjoy making a new one for each special holiday!

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.

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.

Encourage your child to help with dinner preparations this holiday season! You can use this recipe for Christmas dinner or lunch, or for meals leading up to the holiday. This Christmas Wreath Salad recipe is simple enough for preschoolers to fifth graders

In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.

Kids get step-by-step instructions for how to make a rubber band car and explore the physics of potential energy with this fun engineering science fair project.

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

Help your child create her very own invention just like Leonardo da Vinci as she develops her critical thinking skills and lets her imagination soar!

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

This science fair project idea explores alcoholic fermentation at work by making your own soda.

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

Crazy quilting is a fun and easy way for kids to exercise some creativity and connect with the past.

Have your child make a holiday scarf with inexpensive materials, no sewing required!

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

Textbook studying doesn't have to be a slog. Here's an at-home activity for before your middle-schooler begins those end-of-the-chapter review questions.

This easy strawberry banana smoothie is a healthy treat for kids. Make an easy strawberry banana smoothie for your child for a heart-healthy Valentine's Day.

If you can make a list, you can write a poem! Get your child to practice their writing and expression with a list poem.

If you're looking for just the right dessert to serve with your Easter dinner, try your hand at an Easter Bunny cake.

Help your child get ready for back to school with this fun fifth grade activity, which has him creating an "I'm Studying" door sign.

Teach your fifth grader about the wonders of wind by making and observing this winter wind chime.

Sick of the same old arts and crafts projects? Try a new kind of art--string art!

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.