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Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Here's one way to recycle: turn a tuna can into a mini barbecue and teach your child the power of resourcefulness!

Show your teen how to make her own beeswax lip balm. It's one of the simplest do-it-yourself activities, and it's fun to make!

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

In this fun science fair project idea learn the difference between additive and subtractive color and why they are handled differently.

Teach your little scientist about the amazing powers of gravity by comparing the falling speeds of two yummy fruits

Your 1st grade scientist will improve her observation skills as she's encouraged to eat healthy by comparing the dry and fresh fruit in this experiment.

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!

Why are some pennies shiny and others dark and dull? Find out with this cleaning copper coins experiment, which transforms dark pennies to bright ones.

In this physics project, learn about the relationship between light intensity and distance using a laser pointer, flashlight, and graph paper!

Learn how matter transmits sound with a simple, hands-on experiment using sand, water and air.

The objective of this science fair project idea is to determine if sound travels best through the air, water or a solid.

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

This awesome diffraction grating experiment puts high school students' applied math skills to the test by having them calculate the wavelength of laser light.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Put a twist on traditional oil painting with this fun science activity that you and your first grader can do together.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

In this activity, young learners will make a balance using a plastic hanger and weigh a variety of small objects using candy corn.

In this cool sound resonance experiment, learn about frequency and pitch, and use a tuning fork to calculate sound velocity in air.

How fast does light travel in different mediums? Kids conduct a cool refraction experiment in materials like water and air for this science fair project.

Explore the wave-particle duality of light! Learn how light can behave as both a wave and a particle in this cool physics science fair project idea for kids.

The goal of this science fair project is to assess the acidity levels of common food and household products using pH test strips.

Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.

In this sound experiment children listen for differences as they tap on a bag of air, a bag of water, and a wooden block held up to their ears.

This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.

Teach your first grade scientist the difference between liquids and solids using maple syrup.