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Halloween Decorations: Make Ghouly Hands!
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Halloween Decorations: Make Ghouly Hands!
Second Grade
Physical Science
Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.
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Halloween Decorations: Make Ghouly Hands!
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Halloween Decorations: Make Ghouly Hands!
Want to make Halloween truly eerie? Science to the rescue! These ghouly hands come alive with a little help from simple chemistry.
Second Grade
Physical Science
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Find Out Why Leaves Change Color
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Find Out Why Leaves Change Color
Fifth Grade
Life Science
With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!
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Find Out Why Leaves Change Color
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Find Out Why Leaves Change Color
With this hands-on activity, you'll show how fall colors are hidden in the leaf all year long!
Fifth Grade
Life Science
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Homemade Thermometer
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Homemade Thermometer
Fourth Grade
Earth and Space Science
Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!
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Homemade Thermometer
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Homemade Thermometer
Show your child how to construct a homemade thermometer. It's hands-on fun and a great way to learn about this important instrument!
Fourth Grade
Earth and Space Science
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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!
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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
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Explore Soil Erosion
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Explore Soil Erosion
Third Grade
Earth and Space Science
Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.
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Explore Soil Erosion
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Explore Soil Erosion
Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.
Third Grade
Earth and Space Science
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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
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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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Make Your Own Soap
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Make Your Own Soap
Third Grade
Physical Science
Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.
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Make Your Own Soap
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Make Your Own Soap
Encourage your child to think outside the bathtub by making her very own handmade soaps! Perfect as a present, a decoration, or just to pamper herself.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Experiment with "Quicksand"
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Experiment with "Quicksand"
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.
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Experiment with "Quicksand"
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Experiment with "Quicksand"
In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
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Make Ice Cream in a Baggie!
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Make Ice Cream in a Baggie!
Fifth Grade
Measurement
Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!
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Make Ice Cream in a Baggie!
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Make Ice Cream in a Baggie!
Based on the concept of water's "freezing point," this activity entails the lowering of water's freezing point to chill ice cream!
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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If Starch is Composed of Sugar Why Isn't Starch Sweet?
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If Starch is Composed of Sugar Why Isn't Starch Sweet?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.
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If Starch is Composed of Sugar Why Isn't Starch Sweet?
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If Starch is Composed of Sugar Why Isn't Starch Sweet?
This science fair project focuses on the use of the enzyme amylase found in human saliva to break down starch into sugar.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
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Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.
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Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
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Can Dog Drool Kill Germs?
This science experiment tests if dog saliva can really help heal wounds.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
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Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.
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Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
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Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Make Colorful Crystals from Coal
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Make Colorful Crystals from Coal
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!
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Make Colorful Crystals from Coal
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Make Colorful Crystals from Coal
In this activity, your kid will watch coal turn into crystals right before her very eyes, and learn some science along the way!
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
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Foam It! Cause a Chemical Reaction
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Foam It! Cause a Chemical Reaction
Fifth Grade
Measurement
This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!
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Foam It! Cause a Chemical Reaction
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Foam It! Cause a Chemical Reaction
This experiment uses a yeast solution, liquid detergent, and hydrogen peroxide to produce an exciting reaction like no other!
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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Which Type of Sponge Holds the Most Water?
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Which Type of Sponge Holds the Most Water?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Find out which type of sponge holds the most water.
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Which Type of Sponge Holds the Most Water?
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Which Type of Sponge Holds the Most Water?
Find out which type of sponge holds the most water.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Make a Cartesian Diver
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How to Make a Cartesian Diver
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.
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How to Make a Cartesian Diver
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How to Make a Cartesian Diver
Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
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Meat Science!
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Meat Science!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.
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Meat Science!
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Meat Science!
Kids will discover the meat science behind the meat they eat, and find out how to use safe chemistry to make meat more tender.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Glue Fossils
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Glue Fossils
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.
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Glue Fossils
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Glue Fossils
Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
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Test for Acids or Bases Using...Flowers!
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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!
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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
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What Lives in the Air Conditioner?
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What Lives in the Air Conditioner?
Third Grade
Life Science
In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.
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What Lives in the Air Conditioner?
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What Lives in the Air Conditioner?
In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.
Third Grade
Life Science
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The Effect of Heat on Rubber
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The Effect of Heat on Rubber
Fifth Grade
Measurement
You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.
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The Effect of Heat on Rubber
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The Effect of Heat on Rubber
You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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Best Insulators
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Best Insulators
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.
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Best Insulators
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Best Insulators
This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Make a Bouncy Ball
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How to Make a Bouncy Ball
Third Grade
Physical Science
In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.
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How to Make a Bouncy Ball
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How to Make a Bouncy Ball
In this activity, you'll not only make your own bouncy balls at home, but your child will also learn how polymers are made.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Controlling Static Electricity
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Controlling Static Electricity
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.
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Controlling Static Electricity
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Controlling Static Electricity
This project explores ways to prevent static electrical shocks.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Stop Soda From Exploding
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How to Stop Soda From Exploding
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.
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How to Stop Soda From Exploding
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How to Stop Soda From Exploding
This science fair project investigates whether tapping the top or the side of the can will stop a vigorously-shaken can of soda from exploding.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Ice Melting
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Ice Melting
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Will the shape of an ice cube impact how fast the ice melts?
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Ice Melting
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Ice Melting
Will the shape of an ice cube impact how fast the ice melts?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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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
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.
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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
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Bridge Project
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Bridge Project
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.
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Bridge Project
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Bridge Project
This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Total Alkalinity and pH of Personal Care Products
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Total Alkalinity and pH of Personal Care Products
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.
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Total Alkalinity and pH of Personal Care Products
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Total Alkalinity and pH of Personal Care Products
Total alkalinity and pH personal care products are controlled to prevent skin irritation. Learn more about basic and acidic substances in this science project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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