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Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
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Cell Membrane
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.
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Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
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Cell Membrane
In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Erosion Experiment
Erosion Experiment
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Erosion Experiment
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Erosion Experiment
Erosion Experiment
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Erosion Experiment
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.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Decomposition Rates of Biodegradable Materials
Decomposition Rates of Biodegradable Materials
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Decomposition Rates of Biodegradable Materials
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Decomposition Rates of Biodegradable Materials
Decomposition Rates of Biodegradable Materials
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Decomposition Rates of Biodegradable Materials
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.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Dig This: Biodegradation
Dig This: Biodegradation
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Dig This: Biodegradation
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.
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Dig This: Biodegradation
Dig This: Biodegradation
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Dig This: Biodegradation
How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Tensile Strength Test
Tensile Strength Test
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Tensile Strength Test
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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!
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Tensile Strength Test
Tensile Strength Test
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Tensile Strength Test
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!
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Different Textures
Different Textures
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Different Textures
Kindergarten
Life Science
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!
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Different Textures
Different Textures
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Different Textures
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!
Kindergarten
Life Science
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Bouncy Balls
Bouncy Balls
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Bouncy Balls
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Bouncy Balls
Bouncy Balls
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Bouncy Balls
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.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Compost Ingredients
Compost Ingredients
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Compost Ingredients
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.
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Compost Ingredients
Compost Ingredients
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Compost Ingredients
The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Balancing Act: How does Gravity Affect Balance?
Balancing Act: How does Gravity Affect Balance?
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Balancing Act: How does Gravity Affect Balance?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.
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Balancing Act: How does Gravity Affect Balance?
Balancing Act: How does Gravity Affect Balance?
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Balancing Act: How does Gravity Affect Balance?
The objective of this science fair project is to experiment with balancing everyday objects and observing the the effects of gravity on materials.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Principles of Air Pressure
Principles of Air Pressure
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Principles of Air Pressure
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Principles of Air Pressure
Principles of Air Pressure
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Principles of Air Pressure
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.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Understanding Absorption
Understanding Absorption
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Understanding Absorption
Third Grade
Life Science
Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.
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Understanding Absorption
Understanding Absorption
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Understanding Absorption
Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.
Third Grade
Life Science
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Magnetic Levitation
Magnetic Levitation
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Magnetic Levitation
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Magnetic Levitation
Magnetic Levitation
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Magnetic Levitation
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.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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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
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Third Grade
Physical Science
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.
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
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.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Growing Bacteria
Growing Bacteria
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Growing Bacteria
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.
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Growing Bacteria
Growing Bacteria
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Growing Bacteria
Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
Pre-K
Handwriting
By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!
Pre-K
Handwriting
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Structure Building Challenge
Structure Building Challenge
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Structure Building Challenge
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Get your students to be builders and create structures with a variety of materials. Students will have the opportunity to be creative, cooperate in groups, and discuss their experience.
Lesson Plan
Structure Building Challenge
Structure Building Challenge
Lesson Plan
Structure Building Challenge
Get your students to be builders and create structures with a variety of materials. Students will have the opportunity to be creative, cooperate in groups, and discuss their experience.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Lesson Plan
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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The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
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The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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.
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The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
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The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
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.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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Design Challenge: Improve the School
Design Challenge: Improve the School
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Design Challenge: Improve the School
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”
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Design Challenge: Improve the School
Design Challenge: Improve the School
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Design Challenge: Improve the School
In this open-ended activity, students will be given a small quantity of three types of materials and asked to design a prototype for “something that will improve the school.”
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Make Your Own Ant Farm
Make Your Own Ant Farm
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Make Your Own Ant Farm
First Grade
Measurement
For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.
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Make Your Own Ant Farm
Make Your Own Ant Farm
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Make Your Own Ant Farm
For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.
First Grade
Measurement
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Wacky Windmill Challenge
Wacky Windmill Challenge
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Wacky Windmill Challenge
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Windmills have been around for generations to grind food and create energy. During this challenge, students will use various materials and put their engineering skills to work by creating their own windmills.
Lesson Plan
Wacky Windmill Challenge
Wacky Windmill Challenge
Lesson Plan
Wacky Windmill Challenge
Windmills have been around for generations to grind food and create energy. During this challenge, students will use various materials and put their engineering skills to work by creating their own windmills.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Lesson Plan
How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
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How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.
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How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
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How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Soil Horizon
Soil Horizon
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Soil Horizon
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?
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Soil Horizon
Soil Horizon
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Soil Horizon
Soil is made up of different layers. How far down do you need to dig to find the soil horizon, or the place where bits of leaves and branches become soil?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Albedo
Albedo
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Albedo
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?
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Albedo
Albedo
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Albedo
Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
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Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.
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Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
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Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Eraser Test
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Eraser Test
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.
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Eraser Test
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Eraser Test
Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Best Insulators
Best Insulators
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Best Insulators
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.
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Best Insulators
Best Insulators
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Best Insulators
This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What Burns Best?
What Burns Best?
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What Burns Best?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.
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What Burns Best?
What Burns Best?
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What Burns Best?
This project examines what types of objects burn and which burn faster and cleaner.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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