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What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

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

What is a compound microscope? Kids find out by making one of their own in this cool science fair project.

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

This educated-guessing game is great for preschoolers. This activity helps your child work on her reasoning skills.

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

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

Uh-oh! Is that a pill sitting on the counter or a piece of candy?

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

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

Check out this silly game that will put your kid's animal habitat knowledge (and acting skills) to the test.

Blanket forts are a kid classic! Let your child create a âfortress of solitudeâ on his own for reading, telling scary stories or for cozy cocooning.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

In this outdoor science activity you'll find tips on how to create a nature journal by choosing a native plant or animal and tracking that species.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Here's a pressed leaf card project that puts science and writing together for your second grader.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

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

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

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

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

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

What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.

Give your local birds a treat — and your young birdwatcher some fun — with this simple DIY bird feeder.

In this insulation experiment, you'll learn which clothes keep you warm in the cold, and which make you shiver.

Combine your child's natural curiosity with his developing classification and writing skills by helping him create a backyard field guide.

The objective of this science project is to determine the length of time for different seeds to germinate.