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Why Doesn't the Ocean Freeze?
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Why Doesn't the Ocean Freeze?
Second Grade
Measurement
Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.
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Why Doesn't the Ocean Freeze?
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Why Doesn't the Ocean Freeze?
Why doesn't the ocean freeze? Students answer this question by simulating the chemical composition and temperature of arctic waters in their own home.
Second Grade
Measurement
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Bubble Colors
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Bubble Colors
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!
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Bubble Colors
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Bubble Colors
Can you imagine a sky filled with bright, colorful bubbles? Make this whimsical scene come alive with bubble science!
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
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.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Ew... Brown Guacamole!
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Ew... Brown Guacamole!
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.
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Ew... Brown Guacamole!
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Ew... Brown Guacamole!
This science experiment tests why guacamole goes brown and if leaving the pit in will stop guacamole from turning brown.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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A Thunderous Sound
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A Thunderous Sound
Second Grade
Physical Science
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?
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A Thunderous Sound
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A Thunderous Sound
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?
Second Grade
Physical Science
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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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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Favorite Colors
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Favorite Colors
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.
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Favorite Colors
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Favorite Colors
Step into the fantastic world of colors with a project that explores what shade you -- and your friends -- like best.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Rainbow in a Jar
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Rainbow in a Jar
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.
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Rainbow in a Jar
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Rainbow in a Jar
Kids will make a beautiful rainbow in a jar and learn what enables different types of liquids to remain distinct in separate layers.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Can You Keep a Secret?
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Can You Keep a Secret?
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.
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Can You Keep a Secret?
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Can You Keep a Secret?
Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Can Crystals Show Color Mixing?
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Can Crystals Show Color Mixing?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.
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Can Crystals Show Color Mixing?
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Can Crystals Show Color Mixing?
This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Upside Down Plant
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Upside Down Plant
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?
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Upside Down Plant
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Upside Down Plant
Do you think you could walk around upside down -- with your feet in the air and your head on the ground?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh
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Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.
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Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh
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Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh
This science experiment tests whether warm or cold water works best in making cut flowers last longer.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
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Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
Second Grade
Earth and Space Science
Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!
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Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
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Chart the Phases of the Moon with Marshmallows
Help your second grader observe the phases of the moon, and then let the fun loose: he'll get to chart his observations with marshmallows!
Second Grade
Earth and Space Science
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Geography, Latitude, and the North Star: Where Am I?
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Geography, Latitude, and the North Star: Where Am I?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.
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Geography, Latitude, and the North Star: Where Am I?
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Geography, Latitude, and the North Star: Where Am I?
Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Rats!
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Rats!
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.
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Rats!
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Rats!
This experiment has students record rat behavior to learn about the benefits of rats and research rat myths throughout history.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Form and Function
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Form and Function
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.
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Form and Function
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Form and Function
Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What a Drag!
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What a Drag!
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.
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What a Drag!
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What a Drag!
Science fair project that demonstrates the effect of detergent pollution on fresh water birds' ability to stay afloat.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Pepper and Soap Experiment
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Pepper and Soap Experiment
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Use pepper and soap to discover some fun facts about the properties of water.
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Pepper and Soap Experiment
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Pepper and Soap Experiment
Use pepper and soap to discover some fun facts about the properties of water.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Make A Thermometer
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How to Make A Thermometer
Second Grade
Measurement
Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?
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How to Make A Thermometer
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How to Make A Thermometer
Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?
Second Grade
Measurement
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Where Did the Ladybug Get Her Spots?
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Where Did the Ladybug Get Her Spots?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.
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Where Did the Ladybug Get Her Spots?
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Where Did the Ladybug Get Her Spots?
This science project lets students explore the number of spots on a ladybird and how to treat ladybugs with respect.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What Are the Layers of the Earth?
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What Are the Layers of the Earth?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.
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What Are the Layers of the Earth?
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What Are the Layers of the Earth?
Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Earthworms and Light: Do Worms Prefer Darkness?
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Earthworms and Light: Do Worms Prefer Darkness?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.
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Earthworms and Light: Do Worms Prefer Darkness?
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Earthworms and Light: Do Worms Prefer Darkness?
Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Design Challenge: Glowing Bouncy Egg
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Design Challenge: Glowing Bouncy Egg
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.
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Design Challenge: Glowing Bouncy Egg
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Design Challenge: Glowing Bouncy Egg
In this activity, your child will transform an egg into a glowing, bouncy "ball" that they can play with.
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Cleansing Power: How Does Dishwashing Liquid Work?
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Cleansing Power: How Does Dishwashing Liquid Work?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.
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Cleansing Power: How Does Dishwashing Liquid Work?
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Cleansing Power: How Does Dishwashing Liquid Work?
How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Floating Eggs: A Pre-Breakfast Experiment
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Floating Eggs: A Pre-Breakfast Experiment
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!
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Floating Eggs: A Pre-Breakfast Experiment
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Floating Eggs: A Pre-Breakfast Experiment
Before you get ready for a delicious scramble or omelet, add a bit of science to your morning routine!
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Floating Paper Clip
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Floating Paper Clip
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.
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Floating Paper Clip
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Floating Paper Clip
In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Building Brick Challenge: Build a Tall Tower
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Building Brick Challenge: Build a Tall Tower
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.
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Building Brick Challenge: Build a Tall Tower
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Building Brick Challenge: Build a Tall Tower
In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Growing in the Dark: Plants and Light
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Growing in the Dark: Plants and Light
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?
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Growing in the Dark: Plants and Light
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Growing in the Dark: Plants and Light
Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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