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Boiling water in a paper cup is possible because of convection and the thermal properties of water and paper. Learn how with this fun science fair project idea.

In this challenge, students are tasked with creating an insulated cup that will keep beverages colder for longer than a regular cup.

During the Passover Seder, many Jewish families pour a cup of red wine for Elijah. This year, help your child create his own welcoming glass for Elijah.

This science fair project idea explores whether boiling and freezing water will have an effect on how much it weighs.

Make these muffin cup spiders from simple baking supplies to surprise your guests and make them jump!

Maracas are most commonly found in music around the world. Introduce your child to percussion and rhythm with this easy-to-make instrument.

This science project lets kids explore what happens when water and paper interact, and it produces homemade paper perfect for gift tags or stationery.

Science fair project that uses distillation to convert salt water into fresh water.

Will increasing the amount of salt in water effect how slow or fast the water freezes?

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

Science fair project that compares tap water and bottled water for the presence of common impurities.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

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.

Determine how salinity affects the circulation of warm and cold water. Note whether the warm water mixes or forms a layer with cold water.

The aim of this science fair project is to examine the differences between brands of bottled water and analyze consumer preferences through a taste test.

This science fair project on testing water hardness is a great introduction to practical chemistry. Test and learn the difference between hard and soft water.

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

This project compares different liquids and the freezing, melting and boiling points of liquids.

Science fair project that compares the freezing temperature of salt water and freshwater in order to learn about supercooling and condensation nuclei.

Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?

Do this experiment to help your first grader understand how salt can be removed from salt water. All it takes are a few household materials.

Get your kids drinking more water by inspiring them to design their own personalized water bottle cozy.

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

The buoyant force of water explains why some objects float in water. But why do some objects sink? Find out in this physics experiment and learn about density.

Examine whether distilled water, spring water, or regular tap water yield faster plant growth.

In this free science fair project idea, kids will conduct an easy electrolysis of water experiment to test solutions of salt, baking soda, tap water, and more.