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Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

Study history of aerodynamics of arrow design to create a perfect arrow. Test arrows by shooting at an archery target.

Find out whether people within a family tend to have matching fingerprints.

This science fair project idea explores whether factors such as temperature and concentration affect the pH of a solution.

This science fair project explores discover whether the acidity of sour candy is comparable to that of battery acid.

This science fair project idea explores discover whether mixing solutions of equal distances from neutral pH (7) will create a solution close to pH 7.

Consult mechanics, automotive specialists for advice. Build a real engine or a scale model. Test and demonstrate its mechanical properties.

This quick and simple preschool mirror activity will introduce your child to the science of reflection and light with a flashlight experiment and picture game.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.

Try this simple activity with your middle schooler to help him develop an understanding of why scientific classification systems exist and how they work.

How much gas is released into your stomach by your favorite beverages? This project examines which beverages produce the most gas.

This research project teaches students about synesthesia, a neurological condition that causes sensory overlap.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

This science fair project idea determines whether the older population prefers darker, duller colors rather than bright and lush colors.

Examine spreadsheet functions and design a new way to utilize spreadsheets. Analyze a spreadsheet program to familiarize yourself with its capabilities.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

This science fair project idea identifies and understands adaptations in birds.

The goal of this science fair project is to assess the acidity levels of common food and household products using pH test strips.

Build a 3d animal cell model with this cool science fair project, which helps kids visualize and understand the function of a cell's parts and organelles.

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!