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Stars In The Sky
Stars In The Sky
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Stars In The Sky
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.
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Stars In The Sky
Stars In The Sky
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Stars In The Sky
This science fair project investigates why the number of visible stars changes from place to place.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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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
Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
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Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.
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Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
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Why do Ants Like Sugar vs. Artificial Sweeteners?
Why do ants like sugar? Do ants like artificial sweeteners too? Kids find out with this great inquiry-based science fair project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Why Do Greens Turn Brown?
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?
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
Activity
Get Astronomical with an Indoor Star Show!
Get Astronomical with an Indoor Star Show!
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Get Astronomical with an Indoor Star Show!
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.
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Get Astronomical with an Indoor Star Show!
Get Astronomical with an Indoor Star Show!
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Get Astronomical with an Indoor Star Show!
Help your young scientist celebrate the wonders of the night sky in the comfort of your own home.
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
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Find Out Why Leaves Change Color
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
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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Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
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Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.
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Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
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Which Fabrics Shrink the Most in the Wash? Does Washing or Drying Cause This?
Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Parts of the Brain: Why Do Zombies Love Brains?
Parts of the Brain: Why Do Zombies Love Brains?
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Parts of the Brain: Why Do Zombies Love Brains?
Fifth Grade
Life Science
Learn about the human brain with this zombie-themed science worksheet!
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Parts of the Brain: Why Do Zombies Love Brains?
Parts of the Brain: Why Do Zombies Love Brains?
Worksheet
Parts of the Brain: Why Do Zombies Love Brains?
Learn about the human brain with this zombie-themed science worksheet!
Fifth Grade
Life Science
Worksheet
If Starch is Composed of Sugar Why Isn't Starch Sweet?
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?
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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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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Retrograde Mode
Retrograde Mode
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Retrograde Mode
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.
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Retrograde Mode
Retrograde Mode
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Retrograde Mode
This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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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
Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
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Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.
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Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
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Are Insects Attracted to Heat or Light?
Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Make Gears
How to Make Gears
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How to Make Gears
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.
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How to Make Gears
How to Make Gears
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How to Make Gears
In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Create a Coiling Snake
Create a Coiling Snake
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Create a Coiling Snake
Fifth Grade
Life Science
In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.
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Create a Coiling Snake
Create a Coiling Snake
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Create a Coiling Snake
In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.
Fifth Grade
Life Science
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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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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.
Lesson Plan
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.
Worksheet
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
Light Absorption and Color Filters
Light Absorption and Color Filters
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Light Absorption and Color Filters
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!
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Light Absorption and Color Filters
Light Absorption and Color Filters
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Light Absorption and Color Filters
Learn about where colors come from and how light absorption works in this fun experiment! All you need is a flashlight, construction paper, and cellophane!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
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.
Worksheet
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
Heat Convection in Liquids
Heat Convection in Liquids
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Heat Convection in Liquids
Fifth Grade
Measurement
In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.
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Heat Convection in Liquids
Heat Convection in Liquids
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Heat Convection in Liquids
In this science experiment, observe convection currents forming and learn about how heat energy moves in liquids from hot to cooler areas through convection.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
Activity
Dominant and Recessive Genes
Dominant and Recessive Genes
Worksheet
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Dominant and Recessive Genes
Fifth Grade
Life Science
Sit down for a fun science lesson with Steve the savvy scientist as he teaches you all about dominant and recessive genes!
Worksheet
Dominant and Recessive Genes
Dominant and Recessive Genes
Worksheet
Dominant and Recessive Genes
Sit down for a fun science lesson with Steve the savvy scientist as he teaches you all about dominant and recessive genes!
Fifth Grade
Life Science
Worksheet
Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
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Effect of Artificial Light on Plant Growth
Learn about the effect of artificial light on plant growth versus natural sunlight and delve into some biology and botany concepts in this science project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
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How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.
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How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
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How Solar Energy Heats Liquids of Different Colors
This science fair project idea examines whether the colors of the spectrum respond differently in the thermal aspect when radiated by the sun.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Plant Phototropism Experiment
Plant Phototropism Experiment
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Plant Phototropism Experiment
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!
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Plant Phototropism Experiment
Plant Phototropism Experiment
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Plant Phototropism Experiment
What are the effects of colored light on plant growth? Explore plant behavior in this cool botany science fair project and learn about phototropism!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Grass Turning Yellow: Chlorosis
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Grass Turning Yellow: Chlorosis
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Here is a cool and easy science project to determine the rate of chlorophyll breaks down and how it affects the color change of grass from green to yellow.
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Grass Turning Yellow: Chlorosis
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Grass Turning Yellow: Chlorosis
Here is a cool and easy science project to determine the rate of chlorophyll breaks down and how it affects the color change of grass from green to yellow.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Spring Collage
Spring Collage
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Spring Collage
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!
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Spring Collage
Spring Collage
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Spring Collage
Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
Activity
Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this fun experiment, we'll find out how color affects heat absorption!
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
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Which Color Absorbs the Most Heat?
In this fun experiment, we'll find out how color affects heat absorption!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Drawing the Phases of the Moon
Drawing the Phases of the Moon
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Drawing the Phases of the Moon
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
Worksheet
Drawing the Phases of the Moon
Drawing the Phases of the Moon
Worksheet
Drawing the Phases of the Moon
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
Worksheet
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
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