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This project will examine the relationship between materials and air resistance.

This experiment will explore how mallets of various materials and weight create sonic tones of varying lengths.

Observe trends in the properties of writing materials over past 5000 years and extrapolate to future time. Prepare a table that compares writing material.

In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

Science far project which determines whether the material of a baseball bat affects the distance that the baseball will travel.

This project will explore whether test subjects, deprived of points of reference, will, in attempting to walk a straight course, walk in circles.

Make beautiful print block art with your kids using recycled materials.

Your kindergartener will learn basic math concepts and create a beautiful keepsake with this African flag reference book.

Measure temperature change over time using a variety of insulation materials. Be creative with insulation materials: scarves, yarn, socks, feathers, oil, etc

Celebrate the 100th Day of School by making an amazing sculpture using recycled materials.

Use natural materials to try out a new kind of weaving. Your child will enjoy gathering their materials outside and then using them to create a piece of art!

Help your child learn how to protect the environment by creating a useful reference for the family with this recycling poster.

Using simple materials, children will create a movement card game that the whole family can play together.

Make an "I'm NOT Bored" book filled with your child's favorite activities, to reference the next time she has the urge to declare, "I'm bored."

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

Here's how to create an easy travel checkers board that you are your child can enjoy together using simple materials.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Celebrate Earth Day by making colorful animal sculptures using recycled materials from around the house in this 3rd grade arts and crafts activity.

Air resistance is a crucial factor when designing a parachute. In this science fair project, students find what type of material works best as a parachute.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

Create a one-of-a-kind lunchbox with your second grader using recycled materials and some down home ingenuity!

Your kindergartener will love this counting activity on a rainy day. Turn any indoor space into a colorful hopscotch board and using simple recycled materials.

Your child can celebrate Mexican culture by making his very own percussion instrument using simple materials such as paper plates and tissue paper.

Discover the science behind materials that absorb heat, and materials that don't, by constructing this cork trivet for your dinner table.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

Using simple materials found around your home, you can reinforce the static electricity concept by helping your child build a simple device with zapping power!

This year on Dad's day, here's a creative gift that your child can make using simple materials, some of them even recycled.

Bring back the groovy memories by making shrinky dinks using household materials, while learning about the science of plastics. Here's how to get started:

A scarecrow Halloween craft featuring recycled materials.