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If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

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

This science fair project idea explores whether white light can be separated into different colors.

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

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

Create a homemade pair of sunglasses with colored lenses to see just how light and color affect our sight! Use this fun project to practice science!

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.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

You don't need to wait for rain to see a rainbow. Make one yourself, and teach your child about light and weather in the process.

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!

Stir up some enthusiasm for experimentation with this candy-cracking science experiment!

How does a flashlight work? Kids will make a complete circuit and explore how voltage contributes to brightness with this science fair project idea.

Kids learn how to manipulate additive and subtractive colors to send secret messages with red colored filters in this cool science fair project idea.

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.

In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!

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

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

We all know that the Moon has different phases, but it can be hard to figure out why. Try this activity to see how the Moon's phases really work.

Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

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

In this science fair project, kids will be able to see where germs reside on their hands while gaining insight into the benefits of thorough hand washing.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

Help your curious third grader construct a dazzling spinning wheel that will teach him about the science behind colors while providing some silly entertainment!

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.