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Why is There a Leap Year?
Why is There a Leap Year?
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Why is There a Leap Year?
Second Grade
Physical Science
Every four years something funny happens with our calendars -- we add a day! Why do we do this? Discover the science behind leap year.
Worksheet
Why is There a Leap Year?
Why is There a Leap Year?
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Why is There a Leap Year?
Every four years something funny happens with our calendars -- we add a day! Why do we do this? Discover the science behind leap year.
Second Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
A Thunderous Sound
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
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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Firework Science
Firework Science
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Firework Science
Second Grade
Physical Science
Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!
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Firework Science
Firework Science
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Firework Science
Put your second grade scientist to work this Fourth of July with our colorful "liquid fireworks" project!
Second Grade
Physical Science
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Make a Fistful of Slime!
Make a Fistful of Slime!
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Make a Fistful of Slime!
First Grade
Physical Science
Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.
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Make a Fistful of Slime!
Make a Fistful of Slime!
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Make a Fistful of Slime!
Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.
First Grade
Physical Science
Activity
How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
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How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
Second Grade
Physical Science
How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.
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How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
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How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.
Second Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
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Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
Second Grade
Physical Science
Energy is an essential part of our daily lives, but the resources that power the Earth are being threatened. In this lesson, students learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, including those that need protection.
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Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
Lesson Plan
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy
Energy is an essential part of our daily lives, but the resources that power the Earth are being threatened. In this lesson, students learn about renewable and non-renewable resources, including those that need protection.
Second Grade
Physical Science
Lesson Plan
Drum Size and Pitch
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Drum Size and Pitch
Second Grade
Physical Science
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.
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Drum Size and Pitch
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Drum Size and Pitch
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.
Second Grade
Physical Science
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Curious Science with Curious George
Curious Science with Curious George
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Curious Science with Curious George
Second Grade
Physical Science
The science of matter becomes as fun as it is educational when George gets in the mix! After watching Curious George work with his 'floppafication' pot, students will learn about matter and force.
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Curious Science with Curious George
Curious Science with Curious George
Lesson Plan
Curious Science with Curious George
The science of matter becomes as fun as it is educational when George gets in the mix! After watching Curious George work with his 'floppafication' pot, students will learn about matter and force.
Second Grade
Physical Science
Lesson Plan
Button Launcher
Button Launcher
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Button Launcher
Second Grade
Physical Science
Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.
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Button Launcher
Button Launcher
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Button Launcher
Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.
Second Grade
Physical Science
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Beautiful Bubble Iridescence
Beautiful Bubble Iridescence
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Beautiful Bubble Iridescence
First Grade
Physical Science
Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.
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Beautiful Bubble Iridescence
Beautiful Bubble Iridescence
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Beautiful Bubble Iridescence
Your child might have noticed how bubbles quickly lose their colors and pop. Check out this creative way to make those bubbles last longer.
First Grade
Physical Science
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Sock Science
Sock Science
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Sock Science
Second Grade
Physical Science
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!
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Sock Science
Sock Science
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Sock Science
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!
Second Grade
Physical Science
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Oobleck Science: Solid or Liquid?
Oobleck Science: Solid or Liquid?
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Oobleck Science: Solid or Liquid?
First Grade
Physical Science
Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!
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Oobleck Science: Solid or Liquid?
Oobleck Science: Solid or Liquid?
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Oobleck Science: Solid or Liquid?
Is it solid or liquid? Create oobleck and witness the amazingly weird oscillation between the two!
First Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Spinning Eggs
Spinning Eggs
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Spinning Eggs
Second Grade
Physical Science
Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!
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Spinning Eggs
Spinning Eggs
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Spinning Eggs
Before your treat your child (and yourself!) to a yummy snack, help her learn a little about Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion!
Second Grade
Physical Science
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How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
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How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
Kindergarten
Physical Science
This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.
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How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
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How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.
Kindergarten
Physical Science
Activity
Marble Physics
Marble Physics
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Marble Physics
First Grade
Physical Science
Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!
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Marble Physics
Marble Physics
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Marble Physics
Introduce your child to the world of motion and physics with a bit of marble play inspired by Sir Isaac Newton!
First Grade
Physical Science
Activity
The Speed of Sound on a String
The Speed of Sound on a String
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The Speed of Sound on a String
Kindergarten
Physical Science
This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.
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The Speed of Sound on a String
The Speed of Sound on a String
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The Speed of Sound on a String
This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Blow It Out!
Blow It Out!
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Blow It Out!
Second Grade
Physical Science
Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.
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Blow It Out!
Blow It Out!
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Blow It Out!
Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.
Second Grade
Physical Science
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Make Your Own Butter!
Make Your Own Butter!
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Make Your Own Butter!
Second Grade
Physical Science
Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.
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Make Your Own Butter!
Make Your Own Butter!
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Make Your Own Butter!
Teach your child how butter is created by shaking up cream the old-fashioned way.
Second Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
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Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
Second Grade
Physical Science
Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.
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Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
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Experiment with Sudsy Lemon Science
Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.
Second Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Puddle Science: Watch Evaporation in Action
Puddle Science: Watch Evaporation in Action
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Puddle Science: Watch Evaporation in Action
Second Grade
Physical Science
Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.
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Puddle Science: Watch Evaporation in Action
Puddle Science: Watch Evaporation in Action
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Puddle Science: Watch Evaporation in Action
Help your child understand the scientific concept of evaporation with this fun outdoor science activity.
Second Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?
Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?
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Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?
First Grade
Measurement
Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.
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Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?
Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?
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Making Measurements: How Big is Your Hand?
Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.
First Grade
Measurement
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