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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.
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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?
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
The Doppler Effect
The Doppler Effect
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The Doppler Effect
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Ever wonder why sounds change as they move away from us? Learn all about the Doppler effect with this physics worksheet.
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The Doppler Effect
The Doppler Effect
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The Doppler Effect
Ever wonder why sounds change as they move away from us? Learn all about the Doppler effect with this physics worksheet.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
Exploding Marshmallows!
Exploding Marshmallows!
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Exploding Marshmallows!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.
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Exploding Marshmallows!
Exploding Marshmallows!
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Exploding Marshmallows!
Show your child how and why the microwave works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
A Thunderous Sound
A Thunderous Sound
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A Thunderous Sound
Fourth 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?
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
All About Matter: Chemical vs. Physical Changes
All About Matter: Chemical vs. Physical Changes
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All About Matter: Chemical vs. Physical Changes
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Show your class how combining two objects can create a new object in this hands-on science lesson. Students will learn why breaking apart an object doesn't change its mass.
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All About Matter: Chemical vs. Physical Changes
All About Matter: Chemical vs. Physical Changes
Lesson Plan
All About Matter: Chemical vs. Physical Changes
Show your class how combining two objects can create a new object in this hands-on science lesson. Students will learn why breaking apart an object doesn't change its mass.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Lesson Plan
Physics of Speed Skating
Physics of Speed Skating
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Physics of Speed Skating
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
This cool physics worksheet helps kids learn how centripetal force and centrifugal force can explain why short track speed skaters don't fall over during turns.
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Physics of Speed Skating
Physics of Speed Skating
Worksheet
Physics of Speed Skating
This cool physics worksheet helps kids learn how centripetal force and centrifugal force can explain why short track speed skaters don't fall over during turns.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
Speed of Light
Speed of Light
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Speed of Light
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Children are introduced to the concept of the speed of light in this illustrated worksheet.
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Speed of Light
Speed of Light
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Speed of Light
Children are introduced to the concept of the speed of light in this illustrated worksheet.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
Soda Explosion
Soda Explosion
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Soda Explosion
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!
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Soda Explosion
Soda Explosion
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Soda Explosion
This 4th of July, explore fourth grade science and make some safe fireworks in your own backyard using soda pop!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science
Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science
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Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.
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Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science
Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science
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Layering Liquids: Explore Density Science
Teach your child some scientific basics as you explore the densities of various liquids in this fun experiment.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Chemistry of Fireworks
Chemistry of Fireworks
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Chemistry of Fireworks
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Don't let school year learning slip away this summer: use this chemistry worksheet to practice identifying elements.
Worksheet
Chemistry of Fireworks
Chemistry of Fireworks
Worksheet
Chemistry of Fireworks
Don't let school year learning slip away this summer: use this chemistry worksheet to practice identifying elements.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
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Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.
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Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
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Adding Colors: An Optical Experiment
What happens when colored beams of light mix? You might be surprised.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Test for Acids or Bases Using...Flowers!
Test for Acids or Bases Using...Flowers!
Activity
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Test for Acids or Bases Using...Flowers!
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.
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Test for Acids or Bases Using...Flowers!
Test for Acids or Bases Using...Flowers!
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Test for Acids or Bases Using...Flowers!
Conduct a simple science experiment to see if flowers from your garden pass the acid-base indicator test with this exciting chemistry activity.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Overall Charge and Static Electricity
Overall Charge and Static Electricity
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Overall Charge and Static Electricity
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Get charged up about static electricity with this informative fourth- and fifth-grade worksheet!
Worksheet
Overall Charge and Static Electricity
Overall Charge and Static Electricity
Worksheet
Overall Charge and Static Electricity
Get charged up about static electricity with this informative fourth- and fifth-grade worksheet!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
Light Bounces
Light Bounces
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Light Bounces
Third Grade
Physical Science
Did you know that light could bounce? Set up a light obstacle course with a few mirrors and watch light bounce around your room.
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Light Bounces
Light Bounces
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Light Bounces
Did you know that light could bounce? Set up a light obstacle course with a few mirrors and watch light bounce around your room.
Third Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
History of the Periodic Table
History of the Periodic Table
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History of the Periodic Table
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
The periodic table of the elements is an important classification system of the most basic particles that make up our world!
Worksheet
History of the Periodic Table
History of the Periodic Table
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History of the Periodic Table
The periodic table of the elements is an important classification system of the most basic particles that make up our world!
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
Light and Reflection
Light and Reflection
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Light and Reflection
Third Grade
Physical Science
Introduce your flashlight to mirrors. Mirrors are cool surfaces that reflect light just as well as they reflect your face.
Worksheet
Light and Reflection
Light and Reflection
Worksheet
Light and Reflection
Introduce your flashlight to mirrors. Mirrors are cool surfaces that reflect light just as well as they reflect your face.
Third Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
What is Lightning?
What is Lightning?
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What is Lightning?
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Children learn the fascinating physics behind lightning, along with a few fun facts, in this physical science worksheet.
Worksheet
What is Lightning?
What is Lightning?
Worksheet
What is Lightning?
Children learn the fascinating physics behind lightning, along with a few fun facts, in this physical science worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Worksheet
Explore Surface Tension
Explore Surface Tension
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Explore Surface Tension
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!
Activity
Explore Surface Tension
Explore Surface Tension
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Explore Surface Tension
Here's a fun and simple activity to introduce your child to surface tension, and pull an awesome stunt in the process!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
Activity
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.
Activity
A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
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!
Activity
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
Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
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Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
Third Grade
Physical Science
In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!
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Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
Activity
Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!
Third Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Make Marbleized Paper!
Make Marbleized Paper!
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Make Marbleized Paper!
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.
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Make Marbleized Paper!
Make Marbleized Paper!
Activity
Make Marbleized Paper!
Learn how to make marbleized paper with simple everyday ingredients in this fun activity! Your child will learn about oil and water while doing this project.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!
Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!
Activity
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Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.
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Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!
Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!
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Taste Test Science: Fool Your Tongue!
This taste buds science experiment demonstrates how strongly our sense of smell controls what we taste.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Activity
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Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.
Activity
Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Activity
Sink or Swim: Calculating Density of Fruits and Vegetables
Sink or swim? Calculate the density of various fruits and vegetables using water and a kitchen scale.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
How to Separate Salt from Water
How to Separate Salt from Water
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How to Separate Salt from Water
Third Grade
Physical Science
In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.
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How to Separate Salt from Water
How to Separate Salt from Water
Activity
How to Separate Salt from Water
In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.
Third Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Third Grade
Physical Science
What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.
Third Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
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Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
Third Grade
Physical Science
How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.
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Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
Activity
Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.
Third Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Make a Better Paper Airplane
Make a Better Paper Airplane
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Make a Better Paper Airplane
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.
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Make a Better Paper Airplane
Make a Better Paper Airplane
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Make a Better Paper Airplane
Turn the common pastime of constructing paper airplanes into a lesson on the physics of aerodynamics and flight with this fun science activity.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
High Frequency Hearing Test
High Frequency Hearing Test
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High Frequency Hearing Test
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.
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High Frequency Hearing Test
High Frequency Hearing Test
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High Frequency Hearing Test
Little scientists will make inferences about hearing loss, pitch, and frequency in this great science fair idea that puts the human ear to the test.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
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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