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Which Type Of Rocks Are Most Damaged By Freezing?

This science fair project idea studies which kind of rock (sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic) is most damaged by frozen water.

Making A Rock In A Cup

This science fair project idea creates a sedimentary rock and to investigate what takes place during the rock cycle.

Solar and Lunar Eclipses

What is the difference between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse? Find out with this stellar space science worksheet!

Effects of Acid Rain on Plant Growth

This science fair project idea researches the effects of acid rain on plant growth.

Water Cycle Matching

This water cycle worksheet is great for 5th grade scientists. Try this water cycle worksheet with your child as a review for test preparation.

Learn About Hurricanes

If Dorothy had lived a little further south, she might have been swept away to Oz by a hurricane.

Outer Space In My Yard

Collect meteorite dust with a magnet in your very own backyard! The objective of this science fair project is to gather meteorite dust to study outer space.

Observe the Greenhouse Effect in a Jar

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect.

Microwave Plant Experiment: Radish Seed Germination

In this microwave plant experiment, find out whether microwave radiation will affect radish seed germination. Will it help or hinder the plants' growth?

Examples of Mechanical Weathering

Kids learn about examples of mechanical weathering and conduct an experiment with seeds and plaster in this cool geology science fair project idea.

Earthquake Science

Shake up your science studies with this worksheet about earthquakes.

The Sun: A Diagram Review Sheet

Learn all about the center of our universe with this handy diagram worksheet. Make sure to hold onto it for easy test prep in the future!

Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

Learn about the Earth's Layers

Kids learn about the Earth's solid and atmospheric layers, then label the diagram with the correct terms in this fifth grade Earth science worksheet.

Effects of Chemical Weathering on Rocks

This science fair project idea measures and compares effects of chemical weathering, specifically carbonation, on different kinds of rocks.

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.

Water Cycle Chart

The water cycle plays a big role in weather patterns. Color this water cycle chart and get familiar with this cycle at work.

How Clouds Form

Do you know how clouds form? Get the basic idea of how moisture in the air can become a cloud.

Water Purification Experiment: Removing Chlorine From Water

Chlorine and chloramine are added to our tap water to kill harmful microorganisms. What is the best way to filter these disinfectants in your drinking water?

How Tornadoes Form

Do you know how tornadoes form?This science worksheet diagrams what is known about what causes tornadoes to form.

Some fossils have been been preserved for billions of years! Help your kid understand how fossils are created and preserved with this crafty project.

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.

Experiment with "Quicksand"

In this activity, your child will make her own "quicksand" to better understand how a substance can be both fluid and solid at the same time.

Comets and Asteroids

What is the difference between comets and asteroids? Find out with this stellar space science worksheet!

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