Science Activities : Page 42

Future engineers, unite! Discover how to keep a sandcastleâs bridge from falling into the moat.

Is garlic antibacterial? Antimicrobial? Kids find out by using common kitchen equipment and ingredients in this cool and easy microbiology science fair project.

Construct calorimeter and determine the caloric value of a sample of foods by change in temperature for each of the foods.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

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

In this experiment we use Scotch Guard to make sand that resists water.

Detail the chemical properties, nutritional value, medicinal effects of garlic, Write a detailed report, prepare recipes.

In this science fair project, young children observe, record, and create collections of shapes in their world and increase their powers of observation.

This project examines whether corked bats truly make a ball travel farther than wooden bats that haven't been altered.

The objective of this science fair project is to assess the benefits of the game system for improving player performance following use.

This science fair project idea explores whether dogs do look like their owners.

Learn how different types of soil affect how animal tracks form in this experiment!

This project determines the age of a tree using a growth factor chart instead of cutting the tree down to count the rings in its base.

This science fair project idea compares the mass and density of objects.

Did you know magnifying glasses are magic? This hands-on activity has kids using magnifying glasses to engage with the world around them and look close to examine what they find.

This season is a great time to explore the many shapes, sizes, and species of evergreen trees. Download our "field guide" activity and learn more!

Has your child ever played weatherman? Try this science activity that lets kids try their hands at observing and predicting the weather.

This flexible activity for preschoolers features jellybeans, counting, coloring, and the five senses.

Science fair project which measures the shadow cast by a meter stick at various times in order to predict the circumference of the earth.

In this cool psychology experiment, study how companies air commercials to strategically advertise to viewers who will buy their products.

This science fair project idea quantifies the effect of weather- in this case temperature and humidity- on musical instruments.

When you see those sunscreen "protection levels," what does that really mean? Try this experiment to find out.

This Mother's Day, mix in some fifth grade science learning to create this fabulous fudge!

Learn about how we localize objects and beings in space through sound and about monaural auditory mechanisms and binaural auditory mechanisms.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Get your child outside to observe the clouds, and get a fun exercise in science, writing, and arts and crafts! Here's how.

What is the Doppler Effect, or the Doppler Shift? The purpose of this science fair project is to determine how distance impacts the Doppler Effect.

Take the plunge into handcrafting with this neat and tidy soap recipe. Here's how to create your own personalized soap.

Science fair project that tests the correlation between outdoor temperature or weather conditions and the number of visible stars at night.

This science fair project idea focuses on two classes of sugars monosaccharides (fructose) and disaccharides (sucrose or table sugar).