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In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

This project explores whether nails, toothpicks, straws, or pen nibs are best for applying ink to paper.

Take to the air with science by experimenting with helicopter seeds right in your own backyard!

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

Will storing cucumbers and tomatoes in the fridge destroy their unique flavors? Find out in this 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.

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

What causes dilated pupils? Young scientists will find out by applying what they already know about changes in pupil size and making models of the pupil.

Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!

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.

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.

Create a brush pile to help wintering wildlife stay warm and cozy through the winter.

This weather spinner will improve observation skills by encouraging children to examine and track weather details and patterns.

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.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.

Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

What's the science behind those out-of-sight roots? Find out if you can trick roots into growing in different directions.

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

Are you ready to be a detective for science? Then get out your magnifying glass and start studying fingerprints!

This biodiversity project examines the biodiversity in your own backyard.

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.

Discover flight initiation distance as you play around in the park with this fun bird watching project!

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.