Science Activities : Page 24

Explore the concept of receptive fields and why different parts of our body have different levels of sensitivity.

Science fair project which helps you determine your latitude by using an astrolabe, which measures the angle between the North Star and the horizon.

This fun elementary school science fair project idea helps students in designing an amusement park using their knowledge of forces and simple machines.

This science fair project idea determines the most effective method of preserving food.

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

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.

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

Explore the properties of light and color using photographic filters. Take pictures of color spectrum, compare results of different filters.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

What happens when "coffee-addicts" miss coffee for 1 day? Find out in this science fair project idea!

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

Slime: It's oozy, it's goopy, and it's just plain fun! Learn how to make slime with this fun science fair project.

Determine how wind speed affects the stability of a kite and the ease of getting it into the air.

Science fair project that compares leaf pigments of various tree species. Which tree species do you think will have the most pigments and why?

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

This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!

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 cool physics demo illustrates the simple harmonic motion of a pendulum while teaching kids the important concepts of potential and kinetic energy.

This science fair project idea designs safe bicycle routes using GPS.

Compare different remedies for cooling the mouth after eating spicy food.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

This science fair project idea teaches about the size of two different systems: the solar system and an atomic system.

Help your kindergartener identify and sort eight different kinds of common seeds on this "seed wheel" plate you can use all growing season.

Help your first grader design and create his very own bird feeder out of an empty milk carton.

Science fair project that determines which types of clouds are best at blocking harmful UV radiation.

How is NASA able to launch something into orbit around the Earth? Learn about the relationship between gravity, speed, and orbit in space in this cool project!

Test the placebo effect in different groups of people.

Compare the whitening abilities of four different brands of whitening toothpaste to see which one whitens the fastest and which one whitens the most.