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In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

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.

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

In this science experiment, do tensile strength test on fishing line, a strand of hair, a rubber band, and any other materials you're curious about!

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.

Invite your fifth grader to test the different rates of liquid absorption in synthetic and cotton materials, such as nylon and cotton.

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!

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.

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

Kids make a paperclip perform an act of magnetic levitation and test how effective various materials are at magnetic shielding in this science fair project.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

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

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

Is that seed alive or not? Here's an exciting way for kindergarteners to make a seed museum that your child can watch, using simple household materials.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.