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The moon doesn't produce its own light, so why can we see it shining in the sky? Learn about reflection and planetshine in this fun and easy science project!

Does your child always demand to know why the sky is blue, how the sun moves across the sky, or where wind comes from?

Why does honey crystallize? This science fair project project answers this question and identifies the variable that makes this sweet solute crystallize faster.

Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.

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.

Engage your children with this fun fall activity that integrates math and science. First, your child will excavate to find leaves. Next, they'll examine them to determine the colors. Then, your child will graph their findings.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

In this painting and drawing project, not only will stars shine in the evening sky over the skyscrapers, they will also create a waterfront reflection.

Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!

Light up the sky with this lotus lantern, a perfect way to explore Buddha Day.

Craft a patriotic placemat from red, white, and blue construction paper in this festive craft project!

No matter the occasion, this flag craft is the perfect way for you child to proudly display her love of the red, white and blue!

Your child will create her own falling snowflakes using white paper and glue them over a tree, so it appears as if they are falling from the sky.

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.

Do something totally unique and new with a pumpkin this year! Practice designing patterns with stripes, zigzags, or geometric shapes. The sky's the limit!

The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.

These festive red and blue drink umbrellas are the perfect DIY party idea. While you're making them you can even sneak in a little compass practice.

Instead of buying new sunglasses this summer, why not use recycled materials to make some of your own?

In this classic Ivory soap experiment, kids learn what happens to different types of soap in the microwave, and why!

Understanding how a map works is tricky for kids, so why not make it into a fun activity for the whole family?

Did you even wonder why some rocks are round and smooth while others are broken up into small pieces?

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.

Science fair project that examines what causes thunder and why a thunderclap sounds so loud. How is lightening related to the creation of sound waves?

Why would you pay for pricey dolls at the store when your second grader can create and play with her own personalized set?

Help your child learn more about the military by having him create a portrait of a soldier and write a short summary about why that soldier is important.

Ever wonder why refrigerator lights turn off when you close the door? Does the darkness prevent food from spoiling? This experiment, determines just that.

Do hand soaps and sanitizers prevent the growth of bread mold? If so, why? Kids will find out with this fun and informative science fair project idea.

It's rhyme time! With this science fair project idea, your child will find out which words can be considered easy rhyming words, and why.

Santa needs all the helpers he can get, so why not create your very own holiday elf to watch over your presents.