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Try this experiment to give your curious kid a more "solid" understanding of how temperature affects the states of matter.

Create a mini plant habitat with your kid to help teach him what it takes to make an ecosystem work.

With this science fair idea, little scientists will gain valuable insights into the physics behind throwing a baseball.

Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.

This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.

Plant a mini herb garden and teach your child about science and nature.

Create a three-dimensional X-ray of your child's hand in this simple modeling activity. All you need to get started are black paper and drinking straws

This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.

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

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!

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!

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

Future engineers, unite! Discover how to keep a sandcastleâs bridge from falling into the moat.

Help your child create a working lung model that fills with air just like the lungs inside of his own chest when he breathes.

While your cells are much too small to see without a microscope, you can create the look of a cell in your very own home with just an egg and vinegar!

Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!

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.