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Week 14: Make a Mess!
Week 14: Make a Mess!
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Week 14: Make a Mess!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Your kids will have a blast making a mess while they build important science and reading skills. So roll up your sleeves and dig in to this week's ideas!
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Week 14: Make a Mess!
Week 14: Make a Mess!
Worksheet
Week 14: Make a Mess!
Your kids will have a blast making a mess while they build important science and reading skills. So roll up your sleeves and dig in to this week's ideas!
Kindergarten
Life Science
Worksheet
Week 12: Mad Scientist
Week 12: Mad Scientist
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Week 12: Mad Scientist
Kindergarten
Life Science
Loads of fun and packed with learning for science lovers and non-science lovers alike, this week's ideas will show your child the amazing side of science.
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Week 12: Mad Scientist
Week 12: Mad Scientist
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Week 12: Mad Scientist
Loads of fun and packed with learning for science lovers and non-science lovers alike, this week's ideas will show your child the amazing side of science.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Worksheet
Fruit Battery
Fruit Battery
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Fruit Battery
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.
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Fruit Battery
Fruit Battery
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Fruit Battery
Construct batteries that make electricity from fruits with this fun science fair project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Egg Drop
Design Challenge: Egg Drop
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Design Challenge: Egg Drop
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.
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Design Challenge: Egg Drop
Design Challenge: Egg Drop
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Design Challenge: Egg Drop
In this activity, your child will be challenged to create a device that protects an egg when it is dropped from a height of about 10 feet.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
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Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
Third Grade
Writing
In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.
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Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
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Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.
Third Grade
Writing
Activity
The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
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The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Wind is an important source of renewable, green energy. The purpose of this science fair project is to build and operate a windmill generator.
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The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
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The Answer is Blowing in the Wind
Wind is an important source of renewable, green energy. The purpose of this science fair project is to build and operate a windmill generator.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Creating a Cup Tower
Design Challenge: Creating a Cup Tower
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Design Challenge: Creating a Cup Tower
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.
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Design Challenge: Creating a Cup Tower
Design Challenge: Creating a Cup Tower
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Design Challenge: Creating a Cup Tower
In this activity, your child will be challenged to make a tower using paper cups.
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Making a Catapult
Design Challenge: Making a Catapult
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Design Challenge: Making a Catapult
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.
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Design Challenge: Making a Catapult
Design Challenge: Making a Catapult
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Design Challenge: Making a Catapult
In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Gender Probability: Male and Female Chromosomes
Gender Probability: Male and Female Chromosomes
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Gender Probability: Male and Female Chromosomes
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What chromosome combinations determine a fetus gender? Use probability to think about whether a sperm and ovum will create a male or female in this project.
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Gender Probability: Male and Female Chromosomes
Gender Probability: Male and Female Chromosomes
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Gender Probability: Male and Female Chromosomes
What chromosome combinations determine a fetus gender? Use probability to think about whether a sperm and ovum will create a male or female in this project.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Dehydrating Strawberries
Dehydrating Strawberries
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Dehydrating Strawberries
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!
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Dehydrating Strawberries
Dehydrating Strawberries
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Dehydrating Strawberries
Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Floating Paper Clip
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Floating Paper Clip
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.
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Floating Paper Clip
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Floating Paper Clip
In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
How to Separate Salt from Water
How to Separate Salt from Water
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How to Separate Salt from Water
Third Grade
Physical Science
In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.
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How to Separate Salt from Water
How to Separate Salt from Water
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How to Separate Salt from Water
In this free science fair project, learn how to separate salt from water using heat. A great science project for elementary school kids.
Third Grade
Physical Science
Activity
How to Make a Lemon Battery
How to Make a Lemon Battery
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
How to Make a Lemon Battery
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Counting Tree Rings
Counting Tree Rings
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Counting Tree Rings
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.
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Counting Tree Rings
Counting Tree Rings
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Counting Tree Rings
Tree rings can tell the age of the tree but also information about the world. This science experiment uses tree stumps to discover new facts.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Making a Water Slide
Design Challenge: Making a Water Slide
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Design Challenge: Making a Water Slide
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!
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Design Challenge: Making a Water Slide
Design Challenge: Making a Water Slide
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Design Challenge: Making a Water Slide
Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
How Do Icicles Form?
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How Do Icicles Form?
Third Grade
Measurement
How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.
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How Do Icicles Form?
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How Do Icicles Form?
How do icicles form and what do they look like? Do this free science fair project and watch the formation of icicles occur right before your eyes.
Third Grade
Measurement
Activity
Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
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Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!
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Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
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Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Star Clock
Star Clock
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Star Clock
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!
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Star Clock
Star Clock
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Star Clock
In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Mineral Streak
Mineral Streak
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Mineral Streak
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.
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Mineral Streak
Mineral Streak
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Mineral Streak
In this science fair project, learn how a mineral streak is made and how it can help identify an unknown mineral.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Dinosaur Tracks: How Are Fossilized Imprints Formed?
Dinosaur Tracks: How Are Fossilized Imprints Formed?
Activity
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Dinosaur Tracks: How Are Fossilized Imprints Formed?
Kindergarten
Measurement
Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!
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Dinosaur Tracks: How Are Fossilized Imprints Formed?
Dinosaur Tracks: How Are Fossilized Imprints Formed?
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Dinosaur Tracks: How Are Fossilized Imprints Formed?
Dinosaurs were huge creatures that left behind huge footprints that lasted for millions of years. In this science fair project, kids learn how dinosaur tracks were left behind!
Kindergarten
Measurement
Activity
Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
Activity
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Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.
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Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
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Determine the Effect of Gray Water on Plant Growth
Does putting soapy water on plants help or hinder plant growth? Kids learn about greywater and how it affects plant growth in this cool science fair project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
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Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.
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Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Activity
Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
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Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.
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Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
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Does Music Help or Distract from Classroom Learning?
This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Inverse Square Law: How Does Distance Affect the Spreading of Light?
Inverse Square Law: How Does Distance Affect the Spreading of Light?
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Inverse Square Law: How Does Distance Affect the Spreading of Light?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.
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Inverse Square Law: How Does Distance Affect the Spreading of Light?
Inverse Square Law: How Does Distance Affect the Spreading of Light?
Activity
Inverse Square Law: How Does Distance Affect the Spreading of Light?
How does distance affect the spreading of light? Kids see diffraction and the inverse square law of light in action with this great science fair project idea.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Building a Bridge
Design Challenge: Building a Bridge
Activity
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Design Challenge: Building a Bridge
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!
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Design Challenge: Building a Bridge
Design Challenge: Building a Bridge
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Design Challenge: Building a Bridge
In this exciting and empowering challenge, your child will construct a bridge using marshmallows and toothpicks!
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
Activity
Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Making a Bottle Rocket
Design Challenge: Making a Bottle Rocket
Activity
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Design Challenge: Making a Bottle Rocket
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.
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Design Challenge: Making a Bottle Rocket
Design Challenge: Making a Bottle Rocket
Activity
Design Challenge: Making a Bottle Rocket
In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Making a Boat
Design Challenge: Making a Boat
Activity
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Design Challenge: Making a Boat
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.
Activity
Design Challenge: Making a Boat
Design Challenge: Making a Boat
Activity
Design Challenge: Making a Boat
In this activity, your child will be asked to create a boat that can successfully float while holding 25 pennies.
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
My Robot Friend
My Robot Friend
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My Robot Friend
Kindergarten
Writing
What is a robot? What can robots do? Computer programmers tell robots what to do by creating a sequence of commands. In this lesson, students work in pairs to program a robot to act out the story from the mini story book My Friend.
Lesson Plan
My Robot Friend
My Robot Friend
Lesson Plan
My Robot Friend
What is a robot? What can robots do? Computer programmers tell robots what to do by creating a sequence of commands. In this lesson, students work in pairs to program a robot to act out the story from the mini story book My Friend.
Kindergarten
Writing
Lesson Plan
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