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

Create a haunted house from upcycled materials in this lively craft project!

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

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.

Get inspired by nature and use recycled materials to create unforgettable pencil holders in time for the back to school season.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

One way to "trick" your child into getting extra practice with one-step equations is to play a variation of the classic game, tic tac toe.

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

In this science experiment, do tensile strength test on fishing line, a strand of hair, a rubber band, and any other materials you're curious about!

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

In this activity, your child will reflect on one role model in their life or research one historical figure that has displayed perseverance. Then, they will create a slideshow presentation or poster that defines and illustrates perseverance.

In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”

Young artists will combine two animals into one in this imaginative art-project-slash-game!

Make environmentally friendly, chemical-free toothpaste using one of the most common, inexpensive pantry staples in the American kitchen: baking soda.

Test your kid's knowledge of presidents one through forty-four with this fun and educational matching game!

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

Teach your little one to appreciate all the best things in life with a keepsake Thanksgiving plate.

Kids learn about potential energy, and mechanical energy, and how to make power from water with one of our favorite renewable energy projects for kids.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

Teach your fifth grader the ancient Japanese art of origami with this incredible origami balloon that uses just one piece of paper!

The elegance of a glitter vase will rival the flowers inside it! Help your child craft this artsy gift as a special gift for a loved one.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

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.

Introduce your budding chef to a traditional Irish dish this St. Patrick's Day by making Irish lamb stew, a fantastic one-pot meal the whole family can enjoy.

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!

Here's an activity that has your teenager or child upcycling empty cereal boxes to create a handy, one-of-a-kind notebook holder to keep her space organized.