K-12 For Parents

Fifth-grade science capitalizes on the innate curiosity that most children begin to express as they approach early adolescence. Students are encouraged to develop their cognitive skills as they...

Apologia astronomy is an experienced-based science- and physics-related curriculum geared for elementary-aged home-schoolers. Courses feature a visual- and conversational-style design, with...

Science projects can be modified for difficulty by age and skill. Elementary students may study plants, while high school students might build a solar-powered car. Choose an area of study that is...

*Does your child wait until the last minute to let you know they have a science fair project due? *Have you been searching for 8th grade science fair project ideas? * Are you a parent and want to...

School projects can be fun and enlightening ways to enhance learning. As a parent, you can do school projects at home for students who need to be challenged or who are on a break from school. If...

Experiments and demonstrations suitable for science fairs are available for a wide variety of sciences, from applied mathematics to zoology. Communicate with the science teacher to understand the...

Some students have no interest in science fairs, science projects or science in general. But if you have an athlete on your hands, you may be able to help him find a science project that revolves...

A science fair project has many different parts. It is important to identify each part, and to make sure that your child has the necessary information for each of them. The "data" section can be...

Summer is the ultimate time for fun. Swimming, eating ice cream, and running through a park are on many kid's list of favorite summer activities. Learning is not. School is out but that is no...

From plants to animals to humans, there are numerous biology topics from which to choose a science fair project. Biology is the study of life, so any questions pertaining to life can be a good...

Science is not just about sitting in a classroom reading out of a text book. But rather it is a learning process that is never ending about the world around us. Children can start to learn about...

Paleontology, or the study of fossils, is an important part of your child's education. Fossils can create interest in science and the skills needed to succeed in the sciences, while providing an...

Learning about Science is a lot easier than schools make it look. The fact is, the natural worlds of biology, chemistry, physics and earth science are exciting and interesting. Documentary film...

Do your kids get to do science at school? Do they have a chance to spend time thinking about and planning experiments? Science teaches kids how to question everyday events and helps them to...

If your children resist studying for science tests or do not seem to understand how to double-check their preparedness for a test, work with them to make it fun to learn with science pictionary....

School and government leaders have been bemoaning the loss of competitiveness and global leadership in American science, technology and engineering disciplines in recent years. Most of them...

It's inevitable that your child will have to do a science project during his school years. Of course, he'll turn to you for advice and help with it. This can be a fun time to bond with your child.

With a huge academic focus currently on math and science in the United States, many elementary and high schools hold science fairs during the school year. Many students, especially those in...

If you have a yard you can do a science fair project to see how many birds visit your birdfeeders. Of course, you have to do some advance planning and you have to make a hypothesis, a guess about...

Wanting your child to be a success in life is normal, but influencing him to enter a specific career field may be a challenge. If you have your sights set on your child becoming a doctor when she...

Do you have a child that is always asking question like why and how? I do. I have converted his inquisitive nature into a desire to become a scientist. After all, science is where we learn the how...

If you have a child who is in grades 3-12, chances are you will have a science fair or two to deal with. Science fair projects can be fun and exciting, but often require some parental input. Here...

When the regular school year is over, the summer school season is just getting started. Of all the specialized fields of study, science remains the most sought after when choosing an academic...

Whether your budding Einstein is entering her first project to the school science fair or just won the state science fair and is off to nationals, there are some tricks and tips to help kids and...

Summer vacation provides a leisurely resting period for children. The only drawback is that retaining the knowledge of the previous school year can be tricky. Luckily, there are fun ways to keep...

In our ever increasing technological society, it's important to get girls interested in science and keep them motivated. Careers in engineering, medicine and technology are all available to girls...