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Can a toy car determine the strength of a magnet? In this cool magnet science fair project, young scientists will learn how to measure the strength of a magnet.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

In this science fair project, kids measure how weather conditions affect how fast a puddle evaporates.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Plants and light seem to be good buddies, but how far does the friendship really go?

Students will investigate the thermal conductivity of metals by learning how to measure thermal conductivity with this fun and easy science fair project idea.

Prove that the Earth is not flat. The objective of this science fair project is to measure the angle of the sun and calculate the circumference of the Earth.

An hour glass, also known as a sand clock, keeps time. In this activity, your child will make her own sand clock and measure the time it keeps.

Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.

Help your child measure breezy weather in her environment by making a wind vane for kids, a simple version of the classic scientific measurement tool.

Children are imaginative story-builders. Create a shoebox habitat with your child to put those budding creative instincts to good use.

Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.

examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy

What does a raindrop look like when it splashes on the ground? Is each raindrop unique like snowflakes? Find out how raindrop size varies in this experiment.

This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Help your first grader explore the world of scientific measurement by "weighing" fruit with a "water scale"!

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

Did you ever add salt to pasta? Did it help cook the pasta faster? If not, find out in this science fair project idea.

Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.

Find out whether soil amendments can improve soil conditions and help you grow a bigger beanstalk in this ecology experiment!