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Can a toy car determine the strength of a magnet? In this cool magnet science fair project, young scientists will learn how to measure the strength of a magnet.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

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

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

Find out whether soil amendments can improve soil conditions and help you grow a bigger beanstalk in this ecology experiment!

Kids often ask, "how tall am I?" This science fair project seeks to determine how well kids can guess their own heights.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

Science fair project which determines if plants really do need water to grow, or whether they just need to be kept wet.

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 idea explores the egg's thin membrane.

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

This is a fun way to introduce kids to the concept of volume, and give them a quick hands-on activity to boot.

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

Think you can blow up a balloon without using your mouth? This isn't just a cool trick, it's also a great way to introduce chemistry and biology concepts.

Introduce your child to science with something they see everyday--their shadow!

When you cut a flower to put into a vase, it'll eventually wilt, even with water and sunshine. But is there another scientific secret to keeping flowers fresh?

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

This homemade barometer allows your little scientist to contemplate and compare different air and weather conditions.

Help your child experiment with the combination of acid and baking soda by making these homemade bath bombs!

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.