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Easy Rhyming Words
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Easy Rhyming Words
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Easy Rhyming Words
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Easy Rhyming Words
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.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Shape Words
Shape Words
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Shape Words
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!
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Shape Words
Shape Words
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Shape Words
Is it a square or a circle? See if you can trick your friends with this zany science project!
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Text on Screen vs. Type on Paper: Which is Easier to Remember?
Text on Screen vs. Type on Paper: Which is Easier to Remember?
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Text on Screen vs. Type on Paper: Which is Easier to Remember?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.
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Text on Screen vs. Type on Paper: Which is Easier to Remember?
Text on Screen vs. Type on Paper: Which is Easier to Remember?
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Text on Screen vs. Type on Paper: Which is Easier to Remember?
This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Do Screen and Text Color Affect Retention?
Do Screen and Text Color Affect Retention?
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Do Screen and Text Color Affect Retention?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.
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Do Screen and Text Color Affect Retention?
Do Screen and Text Color Affect Retention?
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Do Screen and Text Color Affect Retention?
This project examines if computer screen and text color affect retention and if people subconsciously prefer combinations of colors that help their retention.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Does Singing Help Us Retain Information?
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Does Singing Help Us Retain Information?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.
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Does Singing Help Us Retain Information?
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Does Singing Help Us Retain Information?
Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Mental Mix Up: Experimenting with Your Ability to Focus
Mental Mix Up: Experimenting with Your Ability to Focus
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Mental Mix Up: Experimenting with Your Ability to Focus
Third Grade
Physical Science
Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.
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Mental Mix Up: Experimenting with Your Ability to Focus
Mental Mix Up: Experimenting with Your Ability to Focus
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Mental Mix Up: Experimenting with Your Ability to Focus
Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
How to Make a Lemon Battery
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
Third Grade
Physical Science
For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
How to Make a Lemon Battery
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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How Much Radiation is in Your House?
How Much Radiation is in Your House?
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How Much Radiation is in Your House?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?
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How Much Radiation is in Your House?
How Much Radiation is in Your House?
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How Much Radiation is in Your House?
This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What Causes Dilated Pupils?
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What Causes Dilated Pupils?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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What Causes Dilated Pupils?
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What Causes Dilated Pupils?
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.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this lesson, students will learn the term "troubleshooting" and practice solving problems using both tangible and virtual tools.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
In this lesson, students will learn the term "troubleshooting" and practice solving problems using both tangible and virtual tools.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What Is an Algorithm?
What Is an Algorithm?
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What Is an Algorithm?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this lesson, students will learn to create a simple algorithm using block code. The platform used for this activity is a website created by Google that provides free educational games that teach students to program using block code.
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What Is an Algorithm?
What Is an Algorithm?
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What Is an Algorithm?
In this lesson, students will learn to create a simple algorithm using block code. The platform used for this activity is a website created by Google that provides free educational games that teach students to program using block code.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Handedness and Footedness Test
Handedness and Footedness Test
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Handedness and Footedness Test
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.
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Handedness and Footedness Test
Handedness and Footedness Test
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Handedness and Footedness Test
Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Design a Floating Cork Boat
Design a Floating Cork Boat
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Design a Floating Cork Boat
Third Grade
Physical Science
Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?
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Design a Floating Cork Boat
Design a Floating Cork Boat
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Design a Floating Cork Boat
Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Life-Size Maze
Life-Size Maze
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Life-Size Maze
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this lesson, students will create a set of instructions for navigating a life-size maze.
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Life-Size Maze
Life-Size Maze
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Life-Size Maze
In this lesson, students will create a set of instructions for navigating a life-size maze.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Talking to Plants
Talking to Plants
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Talking to Plants
Third Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.
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Talking to Plants
Talking to Plants
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Talking to Plants
This science fair project idea explores whether talking to a plant will help it grow.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Angle of Heat
Angle of Heat
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Angle of Heat
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.
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Angle of Heat
Angle of Heat
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Angle of Heat
Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Exploring Erosion, Sediments and Jetties
Exploring Erosion, Sediments and Jetties
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Exploring Erosion, Sediments and Jetties
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.
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Exploring Erosion, Sediments and Jetties
Exploring Erosion, Sediments and Jetties
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Exploring Erosion, Sediments and Jetties
In this science fair project, students will create a model of a shoreline, observe erosion and examine how jetties prevent erosion.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Flat Earth? Not Really!
Flat Earth? Not Really!
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Flat Earth? Not Really!
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Flat Earth? Not Really!
Flat Earth? Not Really!
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Flat Earth? Not Really!
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.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Pineapple Enzyme
Pineapple Enzyme
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Pineapple Enzyme
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Certain fruits can change gelatinâs ability to set. In this experiment, kids will discover what happens when gelatin meets pineapple enzyme.
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Pineapple Enzyme
Pineapple Enzyme
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Pineapple Enzyme
Certain fruits can change gelatinâs ability to set. In this experiment, kids will discover what happens when gelatin meets pineapple enzyme.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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A Visual Model of the Doppler Effect
A Visual Model of the Doppler Effect
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A Visual Model of the Doppler Effect
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.
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A Visual Model of the Doppler Effect
A Visual Model of the Doppler Effect
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A Visual Model of the Doppler Effect
Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Wacky Windmill Challenge
Wacky Windmill Challenge
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Wacky Windmill Challenge
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Windmills have been around for generations to grind food and create energy. During this challenge, students will use various materials and put their engineering skills to work by creating their own windmills.
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Wacky Windmill Challenge
Wacky Windmill Challenge
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Wacky Windmill Challenge
Windmills have been around for generations to grind food and create energy. During this challenge, students will use various materials and put their engineering skills to work by creating their own windmills.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Design Challenge: Egg Drop
Design Challenge: Egg Drop
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Design Challenge: Egg Drop
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.
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Design Challenge: Egg Drop
Design Challenge: Egg Drop
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Design Challenge: Egg Drop
In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Heat from Light Bulbs
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Heat from Light Bulbs
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This light bulb science project includes step-by-step instructions for testing the heat from different light bulbs.
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Heat from Light Bulbs
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Heat from Light Bulbs
This light bulb science project includes step-by-step instructions for testing the heat from different light bulbs.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
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Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.
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Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
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Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Soap Science
Soap Science
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Soap Science
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair idea project identifies the active ingredients in soap and experiments with the properties of soap.
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Soap Science
Soap Science
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Soap Science
This science fair idea project identifies the active ingredients in soap and experiments with the properties of soap.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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DIY Compost: Aerobic and Anaerobic Decomposition
DIY Compost: Aerobic and Anaerobic Decomposition
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DIY Compost: Aerobic and Anaerobic Decomposition
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.
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DIY Compost: Aerobic and Anaerobic Decomposition
DIY Compost: Aerobic and Anaerobic Decomposition
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DIY Compost: Aerobic and Anaerobic Decomposition
What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Changing the Period of a Pendulum
Changing the Period of a Pendulum
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Changing the Period of a Pendulum
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.
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Changing the Period of a Pendulum
Changing the Period of a Pendulum
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Changing the Period of a Pendulum
Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Tropical Rainforest Trees: Buttress Roots
Tropical Rainforest Trees: Buttress Roots
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Tropical Rainforest Trees: Buttress Roots
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!
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Tropical Rainforest Trees: Buttress Roots
Tropical Rainforest Trees: Buttress Roots
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Tropical Rainforest Trees: Buttress Roots
What are buttress roots? In this fun science project, make a model of a rainforest tree and learn how they help trees survive in the tropical rainforest!
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What Is Animation?
What Is Animation?
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What Is Animation?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this lesson, students will learn to program an animated figure using ScratchJr.
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What Is Animation?
What Is Animation?
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What Is Animation?
In this lesson, students will learn to program an animated figure using ScratchJr.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Show the Direction of Magnetic Field Lines
Show the Direction of Magnetic Field Lines
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Show the Direction of Magnetic Field Lines
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Show the Direction of Magnetic Field Lines
Show the Direction of Magnetic Field Lines
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Show the Direction of Magnetic Field Lines
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.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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