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Study the impact of environment on seed germination among three materials: soil, paper towel, and cloth. Note when seeds germinate and how well they germinate

Store seeds under three different environmental conditions. Plant seeds in carefully marked groups, watch them grow. Compare results.

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.

Graph are a great way to organize information. Your child will get to practice graphing by creating a bar graph and a pictorial graph of her friend's names.

Test products which claim to reduce wrinkles, and determine which is the most effective. Test effectiveness over three weeks, using a sample of volunteers.

This study observes plants, insects and an animal living in proximity to a known source of EMF.

This science fair project idea examines the actual cost of three household light bulbs by testing energy consumption.

In this science fair project, students will use methylene blue to study the presence of aerobic bacteria in milk.

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

Study the effects of wind and temperature on evaporation. Place wet sponges in different environments, check at regular intervals, track time required to dry.

In this cool project, create a lighted, scale model of the different layers of the Sun, including the core, radiation and convection zones, and photosphere.

Help your child see numbers three ways with this simple grab-and-go game, great for quick practice in the car.

Sponges are easy to handle and fun to play with, and your child will love putting these simple, three-piece puzzles together.

Does your second grader want to learn a magic trick? Here is a simple trick using only 3 dice and a little bit of addition and subtraction.

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.

In this activity, students build a house of sticks, just like the second little pig in the classic story, The Three Little Pigs. Then, they program an educational robot to push down the house, much like the wolf who “blows the house down.”

Science fair project that studies how perfumes are made in order to determine how we can capture a scent.

Practice counting to100 independently with this American flag craft project! 

Analyze competed scientific studies to determine the effectiveness of ancient remedies. Create a chart that illustrates the effectiveness of these treatments.

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

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.

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

This St. Patrick's day, stretch your third grader's social studies and math skills with this fun, cooperative learning game.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

Here's a math, science, and social studies activity: help your kindergartener become a "coin archaeologist" by examining how different coins look and feel.

Blend science and math to explore a very important first grade social studies question: does our planet contain more land or more water?

The purpose of this science project is to determine which chemical best lowers the temperature of water in a cold pack and if the amount affects its use.

Examine the presence of seeds in open fields. Collect seeds on socks by walking through open fields of grass or other growth. Germinate seeds on socks

This science fair project idea investigates food preference of birds.

Make this paper chain calendar and give your child a visual reminder of the passing of time.