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Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

Calculate the mass of the Earth using the sidereal and calendar period of the Moon and Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation in this physics science project!

In celebration of Earth Day, help your fifth grader write a poem from the Earth to its inhabitants.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

Use dirt and different colors of craft sand to make unique layers in a clear plastic cup to represent the layers of the Earth.

The purpose of this project is to determine if there are fluctuations in the rising and the setting of the sun and the position of the earth as it rotates.

Make sourdough bread...and learn some colonial history and modern science in the process!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

This activity will help your child review science concepts, learn new ones, and become familiar with examples of various concepts in science. Plus, it's fun!

What if the shape of the Earth weren't spherical? How does its shape affect our gravity, climate, and tides? Model these questions in this cool project!

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

Measure the speed of the earth's rotation using protractors and meter sticks. This science fair project measures the angle of the sun in relation to earth.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.

In this cool elementary school science fair project idea make a model to learn what happens to the Earth's surface when ice moves over land.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

This science project has students study the idea of human beauty.

This fascinating science fair project explores eye color genotypes.

Want to get your bookworm interested in science? Check out this cool activity that teaches kids how to write science fiction!

This easy Halloween-themed science experiment for first-graders is perfect for chilly October afternoons or great as a Halloween party activity.

Bring back the groovy memories by making shrinky dinks using household materials, while learning about the science of plastics. Here's how to get started:

With Halloween right around the corner, find a way to use your brain and reward your tummy with a new type of science -- candy science!

After completing this fun science project, your child will have a better understanding of plants, and they may even develop a green thumb in the process!

Grow borax crystals and get your child excited about Earth science with this crafty science experiment.

Your child will learn science and make a fun new malleable toy with this balloon sandbag science experiment.