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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 is a fun way for your first grader to learn about how veggies help your body while being creative with art and drama. Here's how to get started.

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

In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

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

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

Make meringues with your first grader and see how states of matter can transform before your very eyes. Here's how:

Looking for a fun summer adventure? Learn what it was like to be a prospector during the California Gold Rush by panning for gold in a local creek.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

Kids will learn how to show the direction of magnetic field lines and create a permanent model using iron filings in this great science fair project idea.

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.

Give your child an introduction to food preservation by making and canning your own yummy, homemade pasta sauce!

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.

Students will investigate the thermal conductivity of metals by learning how to measure thermal conductivity with this fun and easy science fair project idea.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.