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In first grade, children are introduced to fractions. Here's a recipe that combines fraction practice with winter fun and lets kids actually paint the snow!

Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.

This science fair project teaches students the differences between fruits and vegetables.

This science project teaches students to classify different shapes of leaves.

This science project challenges students to learn about and classify weeds and discover new practical uses for weeds.

This science project teaches students about organic farming and the benefits and disadvantages of commercial plant food.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

This science project has students collect wood samples and invent new uses for different types of wood based on its properties.

This science project allows students to study the psychology of happiness.

This science project teaches students the relationship between compost and plant growth. Students conduct an experiment with different types of compost.

Do lefties just write different or are their brains different? This science project has students explore what it means to be left handed.

This science fair project demonstrates the principles of reflection through simple experiments involving mirrors and light.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

What can you do with hair after its cut? This science project teaches you practical uses for human hair.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

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

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.

This science project has students study a group of volunteer liars actively lying to study the behavior of a lie. Students see if they can figure out the truth.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

The goal of this science fair project is to analyze differences between the taste and texture of frozen and fresh food.

Here's a fun at-home activity that will help your child strengthen math skills using high and low temperature data, and become a master temperature tracker!

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!

The goal of this science fair experiment is to demonstrate the effects of air pressure on objects and analyze applications of air pressure principles.

Why does purple cheese look nasty? Because color plays a big part in how we perceive the taste of different foods. Are birds just like us in this respect?

Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!