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How does the size of a vibrating surface affect the pitch of a drum? Learn about drum size and pitch with this easy science fair project idea.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.

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

Create your own cloud with an activity that will explain how important concepts such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation work.

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

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.

Wiggly worms are known for staying buried in the soil, but how does that affect plants? Are earthworms and plant growth related?

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

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

Do plants get crowded? Have your curious kid investigate how plants respond if they're forced to grow together in a confined space.

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.

This science exploration lets your first grader see how eggs can provide a perfect environment for a living, growing creature.

Creating a home for a toad is an easy and fun project for kids. Here's how to make your very own toad abode.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

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 science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.

The fish most kids see is usually filleted, and it's hard to see how it came from a lake or sea. This cool gyotaku activity blends life science with art!

How do people move pianos and heavy furniture into tall buildings? Show your kids some pulley potential with this simple household exercise!

In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

Here's a science experiment that gives your kids a chance to see how fire needs oxygen to burn, with a little math and writing practice thrown in.

Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.

Did you know a mouse eats almost fifty times as much as a cow? Find out how and test out the strange science with your friends!

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

Here's a great early reading and science activity for curious children. Learn how to plant your child's name in seeds for a growing writing activity!

Science fair project which determines whether the size or the thickness of a piece of paper has an effect on how many times it can be folded in half.

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?