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All you need are pencils, paper and some scissors to get started on this easy and fun game to review astronomy information, or other types of study concepts.

Does your fifth grader need a study buddy for geometry? Forget about a tutor. Help him make his own geometry dictionary!

This science fair project teaches you about what makes persimmons so tart and how astringency can be removed by studying the effect of tannins on fruit.

Practice math and social studies skills with this fun game based on the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

When you're studying the Mayflower, numbers can be an important part of the history...and a great chance to practice elementary math!

This science fair project idea explores whether mint, known for its âcooling sensationâ really does lower temperatures.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

Check out this dice game perfect for teaching your savvy kid the fundamentals of probability.

In this activity, your child will get a review of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using classic domino pieces.

Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth grader feel more comfortable with simple equations.

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.

This entertaining magic trick will 'trick' kids into using math skill to impress their friends!

Here's a fun, geometric puzzle activity that will capture your child's interest and strengthen his number awareness and graphing skills.

This activity will further your child's ability to interpret graphs and apply math skills in a real-world situation.

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

For a fun activity that takes the dull out of decimals, show you child how to gain a better understanding of decimals...as dollar amounts!

Science fair project which simulates the global conveyor belts on a small scale, and observes the effects of wind, density and temperature on water movement.

Use a recycling project to hone your childâs sewing skills and clean up her art supplies when she turns the leg of an old pair of jeans into a storage basket.

Teach your fifth grader an important math concept with this quick and simple activity that shows them how to divide whole numbers by fractions.

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

In this science fair project, we learn how air molecules move as a result of density, convection, and air currents.

This Pysanky egg-decorating activity is perfect for young artists. Bring a little color and creativity to any holiday with this traditional Ukrainian craft.

Increase your child's confidence in interpreting bar graphs and throw a little candy into the mix to sweeten the learning process.

Science fair project that examines how yeast grows, and which conditions allow for optimal growth. What types of nutrients does yeast prefer?

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

Try a new approach to working with variables and equations by playing this tic-tac-toe game with your math student.

Check out this cool science fair project idea to explore the risk of mechanical deterioration of artifacts placed in a storage box due to mold outbreaks.

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

This hands-on activity gives your child an opportunity to apply various strategies to solve a problem and to check if his answer makes sense.

Use this great no-bake recipe to save energy and keep cool.