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Make a DIY golf putter and design your own golf putting course in this 2nd-3rd grade arts and crafts/game activity.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

This science fair project looks one of the most important factors affecting seed germination: water. A fun and easy plant biology experiment for 3rd graders.

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

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

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

Show your kids the power of baking powder by conducting a simple experiment. Make four batches of cornbread, all identical except for one thing: baking powder!

Looking for an enjoyable evening activity you can do with your kids? Study the stars: help them learn about constellations by making one of their own.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

Make your own marshmallows and mix up some very interesting third grade chemistry lessons while you're at it!

This first grade science activity brings the green grass of early spring inside while teaching your child about the cycles of growth.

Crystals are a very special structure. In this third grade activity, your child will learn how to grow salt crystals.

What do ants eat? Kids find out by observing a colony of ants in this cool zoology science fair project for 4th grade.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

This project explores whether plants can live and grow when "watered" with juice, soda, or milk.

Your third grader will be amazed at the explosive combination of vinegar and baking soda in these chocolate volcano cupcakes with white chocolate "lava."

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.

Invite your third grader to do taste test science to observe how a strawberry tastes when it is paired with various condiments. The results may be surprising!

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

Explore if planting seeds in a certain direction will affect how fast it germinates.

Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

This fun experiment provides a concrete and visually striking illustration of photosynthesis.

In this project children practice the scientific method while playing with puffy paint.