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Create a bee garden to help shelter bees in your area.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Study science with your first grader in this arts and crafts activity that models the reason why fall leaves change color with some paint and crayons.

This science fair project idea builds models of various types of bridges and then determines which bridge design is the strongest.

Check out this cool science fair project idea that models the behavior of the cold desert plants: xerophytes and halophytes.

In this plant habitats activity, children play the role of an ecologist and take surveys of different areas to discover the best habitat for dandelions.

What is biodiversity? Kids will study different areas of their backyards to see which is the most diverse to learn about biodiversity and random sampling.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Learn how to make a food pyramid with animals in a a coniferous forest ecosystem around your home.

Will the shape of an ice cube impact how fast the ice melts?

Kids conduct a simple birdseed experiment to figure out what kinds of birds live nearby in this fun science activity.

What is mulch? Kids will provide soil with a wet blanket of mulch and see if that helps keep drought-stricken soil damp.

In this experiment, young ecologists will learn about a type of edge effect: how trees and plants at the edge of a forest can act as a weed filter.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

This science fair project idea explores how far the âdanger zoneâ is from different types of caution signs.

This super fun science project, perfect for young children, combines crafts, dressing up as animals, outdoor play, and life science learning.

Beetles come in many shapes and colors. Here's how your second grade child can create his own beetles to paint and play with!

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

Children use their design thinking skills and powers of observation to create and construct a bird nest.

Nature is the greatest teacher, and you can help facilitate the lesson! Here's how to create a supply backpack to get your kid ready for science action!

Make a kindergarten "discovery table" that reinforces both science and writing skills. Here's how:

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

In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

Help young learners discover why catÃs eyes glow in the dark with this simple experiment

Science fair project that examines the different types of precipitation, evaluates the density of snow and calculates the ratio of snow-to-liquid.

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Learn how to be a bird scientist in this simple project of watching feathered friends in their habitat.