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Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

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

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

In this project, you'll build a model of the earth, complete with all seven continents and four major oceans.

Make edible amber fossils with your second grader to explore the fascinating world of science!

The concept of metamorphosis is fascinating to children of all ages. Help your child's creativity take flight as she makes her very own butterfly life cycle.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.

This craft is a great way to explore the fascinating world of spiders and their webs as you collect spider webs from around your house with your third grader.

Have your kid determine if a goldfish can be conditioned to expect food the same way Pavlov's dogs did with this fascinating science fair project.

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

Your child can use leaves and grass to create his own outdoor art in celebration of Earth Day...all he needs are is the great outdoors and some creativity!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Use pepper and soap to discover some fun facts about the properties of water.

This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system!

Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.

This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.

Learn about the role of Earth's rotation on the Coriolis Effect and hurricanes in this science project. Model the Coriolis Effect on a hurricane's direction.

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.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

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

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

Learn how to tell time by the sun with this cool science fair project idea that tracks how the accuracy of a sundial changes over time.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

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.

Wool can absorb 1/3 of its weight in water, while still keeping the body warm. She can test this theory by performing a scientific sock comparison!

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.