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Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
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Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.
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Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
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Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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The Speed of Sound on a String
The Speed of Sound on a String
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The Speed of Sound on a String
Kindergarten
Physical Science
This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.
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The Speed of Sound on a String
The Speed of Sound on a String
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The Speed of Sound on a String
This classic children's game-connecting two cups with a string-demonstrates sound's ability to travel through air vs through a solid.
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
First Grade
Reading
In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.
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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.
First Grade
Reading
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Bubble Science
Bubble Science
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Bubble Science
Pre-K
Physical Science
This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!
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Bubble Science
Bubble Science
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Bubble Science
This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!
Pre-K
Physical Science
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Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
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Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
Third Grade
Physical Science
In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!
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Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
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Design Challenge: Making a Solar Oven
In this fun activity, your child will create their very own solar oven to bake s'mores!
Third Grade
Physical Science
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How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
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How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
Kindergarten
Physical Science
This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.
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How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
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How Sound Travels Through Air and Solids
This classic children's game demonstrates how sound travels through air vs. through a solid.
Kindergarten
Physical Science
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
How to Create a Visual Doppler
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
How to Create a Visual Doppler
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How to Create a Visual Doppler
This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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Too Much Sodium?
Too Much Sodium?
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Too Much Sodium?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.
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Too Much Sodium?
Too Much Sodium?
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Too Much Sodium?
Young scientists will investigate people's preferences for saltiness, and make some inferences about genetics and diet.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Speaking Under Water
Speaking Under Water
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Speaking Under Water
Third Grade
Physical Science
Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.
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Speaking Under Water
Speaking Under Water
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Speaking Under Water
Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Temperature, Air Humidity and Static Electricity
Temperature, Air Humidity and Static Electricity
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Temperature, Air Humidity and Static Electricity
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What's the relationship between temperature, air humidity and static electricity? Kids will find out with this free static electricity science fair project.
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Temperature, Air Humidity and Static Electricity
Temperature, Air Humidity and Static Electricity
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Temperature, Air Humidity and Static Electricity
What's the relationship between temperature, air humidity and static electricity? Kids will find out with this free static electricity science fair project.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Make Ladybug Tightrope Racers
Make Ladybug Tightrope Racers
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Make Ladybug Tightrope Racers
First Grade
Physical Science
Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!
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Make Ladybug Tightrope Racers
Make Ladybug Tightrope Racers
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Make Ladybug Tightrope Racers
Here's a first grade ladybug game that explores how air can move solid objects, and adds some measurement practice, too. Play, learn, and enjoy!
First Grade
Physical Science
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Speedy Shoes
Speedy Shoes
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Speedy Shoes
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project which evaluates different athletic shoes in order to find out whether any of them affect a person's ability to run.
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Speedy Shoes
Speedy Shoes
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Speedy Shoes
Science fair project which evaluates different athletic shoes in order to find out whether any of them affect a person's ability to run.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Cooling Food: Microwave vs. Oven
Cooling Food: Microwave vs. Oven
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Cooling Food: Microwave vs. Oven
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.
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Cooling Food: Microwave vs. Oven
Cooling Food: Microwave vs. Oven
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Cooling Food: Microwave vs. Oven
What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Discovering the Best Water for Plants
Discovering the Best Water for Plants
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Discovering the Best Water for Plants
Kindergarten
Life Science
Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?
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Discovering the Best Water for Plants
Discovering the Best Water for Plants
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Discovering the Best Water for Plants
Water, along with soil and light, is a necessary component for plant growth. So what's better for promoting plant growth: tap water, or rain water?
Kindergarten
Life Science
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What Causes the Seasons to Change?
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What Causes the Seasons to Change?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.
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What Causes the Seasons to Change?
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What Causes the Seasons to Change?
What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
Play the Senses Guessing Game
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
Kindergarten
Life Science
In this fun guessing game, your child uses his sense of smell and taste to figure out what is in the container. Here's how to play:
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
Play the Senses Guessing Game
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Play the Senses Guessing Game
In this fun guessing game, your child uses his sense of smell and taste to figure out what is in the container. Here's how to play:
Kindergarten
Life Science
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Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
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Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
Third Grade
Measurement
Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!
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Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
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Does Hot Water Freeze Faster Than Cold Water?
Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!
Third Grade
Measurement
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Five Senses Weather
Five Senses Weather
Lesson Plan
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Five Senses Weather
Kindergarten
Life Science
This science and writing inspired lesson combines the five senses with weather predictions! Kindergarten students will love practicing their observation skills as they imagine tomorrow’s weather.
Lesson Plan
Five Senses Weather
Five Senses Weather
Lesson Plan
Five Senses Weather
This science and writing inspired lesson combines the five senses with weather predictions! Kindergarten students will love practicing their observation skills as they imagine tomorrow’s weather.
Kindergarten
Life Science
Lesson Plan
Cute Snowman
Cute Snowman
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Cute Snowman
First Grade
Life Science
This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.
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Cute Snowman
Cute Snowman
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Cute Snowman
This snowman's not abominable, he's adorable! Your child can bring her very own snowman to life while practicing how to create texture.
First Grade
Life Science
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Build an Insect Model
Build an Insect Model
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Build an Insect Model
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.
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Build an Insect Model
Build an Insect Model
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Build an Insect Model
In this project, build an insect model that shows how the head, thorax, and abdomen fit together! Learn insect anatomy by constructing a paper mache critter.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Dog Nose Prints
Dog Nose Prints
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Dog Nose Prints
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!
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Dog Nose Prints
Dog Nose Prints
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Dog Nose Prints
Have you ever noticed the ridges on a dog's nose? In this project, we take several dogs' nose prints and discover just how unique they are!
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Warm, Warmer: How Does Exercise Change Body Temperature?
Warm, Warmer: How Does Exercise Change Body Temperature?
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Warm, Warmer: How Does Exercise Change Body Temperature?
Second Grade
Measurement
In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.
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Warm, Warmer: How Does Exercise Change Body Temperature?
Warm, Warmer: How Does Exercise Change Body Temperature?
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Warm, Warmer: How Does Exercise Change Body Temperature?
In this science fair project, we'll use a liquid crystal thermometer to find out whether exercising makes a difference in people's temperature.
Second Grade
Measurement
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Week 12: Mad Scientist
Week 12: Mad Scientist
Worksheet
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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.
Worksheet
Week 12: Mad Scientist
Week 12: Mad Scientist
Worksheet
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
Bernoulli's Principle Experiment
Bernoulli's Principle Experiment
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Bernoulli's Principle Experiment
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.
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Bernoulli's Principle Experiment
Bernoulli's Principle Experiment
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Bernoulli's Principle Experiment
In this Bernoulli's Principle experiment, you'll learn how an increase in the speed of a fluid, like air, decreases pressure.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What is Surface Tension?
What is Surface Tension?
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What is Surface Tension?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.
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What is Surface Tension?
What is Surface Tension?
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What is Surface Tension?
What is surface tension? Kids will discover how water-skating insects use surface tension to keep from sinking by making a model water walker.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Solar Eclipse Model
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Solar Eclipse Model
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.
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Solar Eclipse Model
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Solar Eclipse Model
Check out this fun science fair project idea for 1st grade: a solar eclipse model that demonstrates total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Hammer Ruler Trick
Hammer Ruler Trick
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Hammer Ruler Trick
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.
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Hammer Ruler Trick
Hammer Ruler Trick
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Hammer Ruler Trick
Young physicists will wrestle with a discrepant event: the Hammer Ruler Trick. They'll make some inferences about torque, balance, and center of gravity.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What Are the Layers of the Earth?
What Are the Layers of the Earth?
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What Are the Layers of the Earth?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.
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What Are the Layers of the Earth?
What Are the Layers of the Earth?
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What Are the Layers of the Earth?
Learn about the layers of the Earth and make a model! Create a earth layer book, cake, or clay diagram.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
How Do Heat and Pressure Create Metamorphic Rocks?
How Do Heat and Pressure Create Metamorphic Rocks?
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How Do Heat and Pressure Create Metamorphic Rocks?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.
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How Do Heat and Pressure Create Metamorphic Rocks?
How Do Heat and Pressure Create Metamorphic Rocks?
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How Do Heat and Pressure Create Metamorphic Rocks?
In this experiment, students will discover how heat and pressure turn clay into slate, phyllite, and finally schist.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Shadow Science: What Makes Shade Shift?
Shadow Science: What Makes Shade Shift?
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Shadow Science: What Makes Shade Shift?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.
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Shadow Science: What Makes Shade Shift?
Shadow Science: What Makes Shade Shift?
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Shadow Science: What Makes Shade Shift?
What makes your shadow dance around all day? Let's play detective and find out why that sneaky shadow never stays in one place for long.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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