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Magnetic Field Strength vs. Distance
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Magnetic Field Strength vs. Distance
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.
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Magnetic Field Strength vs. Distance
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Magnetic Field Strength vs. Distance
How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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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
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What Is an Algorithm?
Lesson Plan
What Is an Algorithm?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this lesson, students will learn to create a simple algorithm using block code. The platform used for this activity is a website created by Google that provides free educational games that teach students to program using block code.
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What Is an Algorithm?
Lesson Plan
What Is an Algorithm?
In this lesson, students will learn to create a simple algorithm using block code. The platform used for this activity is a website created by Google that provides free educational games that teach students to program using block code.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Lesson Plan
Design Challenge: Building a Bridge
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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
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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
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Fizzy Water
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Fizzy Water
Second Grade
Physical Science
Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.
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Fizzy Water
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Fizzy Water
Here's a fun science experiment that's refreshingly tasty too! Turn regular water into a tasty treat perfect for consuming on a hot day.
Second Grade
Physical Science
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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
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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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Make a Changing Seasons Collage
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Make a Changing Seasons Collage
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
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.
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Make a Changing Seasons Collage
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Make a Changing Seasons Collage
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.
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
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Wheels and Axles
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Wheels and Axles
First Grade
Physical Science
Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.
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Wheels and Axles
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Wheels and Axles
Engineers in training can get started with this simple wheel-and-axle construction activity.
First Grade
Physical Science
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Color Changing Milk Experiment
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Color Changing Milk Experiment
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.
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Color Changing Milk Experiment
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Color Changing Milk Experiment
Milk is made of water and fat; but how can you separate the two? Find out in this color changing milk experiment.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Is There a Relationship Between Tempo and Genre?
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Is There a Relationship Between Tempo and Genre?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.
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Is There a Relationship Between Tempo and Genre?
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Is There a Relationship Between Tempo and Genre?
Which music genres have the fastest tempos? The slowest? This experiment determines if there's a relationship between beats per minute in a song and its genre.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Foot Sense: What Will Your Feet Feel?
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Foot Sense: What Will Your Feet Feel?
Second Grade
Life Science
Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.
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Foot Sense: What Will Your Feet Feel?
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Foot Sense: What Will Your Feet Feel?
Come take off your shoes and explore with your feet. Your child will embark on a barefoot adventure as he plays with different textures.
Second Grade
Life Science
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How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
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How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
Second Grade
Physical Science
How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.
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How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
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How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
How does a kazoo, the strings of a guitar, or the speaker of a radio make sound? The purpose of this science fair project is to show how vibration makes sound.
Second Grade
Physical Science
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Hunt for Tree Products
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Hunt for Tree Products
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!
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Hunt for Tree Products
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Hunt for Tree Products
Hunt for natureâs treasure, the many different products made by trees!
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
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Healthy Food Hunt
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Healthy Food Hunt
Pre-K
Life Science
Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.
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Healthy Food Hunt
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Healthy Food Hunt
Teach your child about healthy foods and how to make a meal that is good for them with this fun activity that you both can do together.
Pre-K
Life Science
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Turtle Habitat
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Turtle Habitat
Second Grade
Measurement
Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.
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Turtle Habitat
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Turtle Habitat
Kids will build a turtle habitat in order to observe the climate preferences of this cold-blooded reptile.
Second Grade
Measurement
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Mud Painting
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Mud Painting
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!
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Mud Painting
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Mud Painting
If you're looking for something to keep your kid busy on a warm day, and give him some writing practice in the process, bring on the mud!
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
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Cinnamon Bug Repellent: Sweet Relief?
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Cinnamon Bug Repellent: Sweet Relief?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.
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Cinnamon Bug Repellent: Sweet Relief?
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Cinnamon Bug Repellent: Sweet Relief?
Cinnamon is tasty, but does it have super powers as well? Find out if cinnamon can repel mosquitoes in this outdoorsy experiment.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Cleansing Power: How Does Dishwashing Liquid Work?
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Cleansing Power: How Does Dishwashing Liquid Work?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.
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Cleansing Power: How Does Dishwashing Liquid Work?
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Cleansing Power: How Does Dishwashing Liquid Work?
How does dishwashing liquid work? Kids discover the chemical mechanism behind cleansing power in this easy science fair project idea.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Make Dinosaur Footprints!
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Make Dinosaur Footprints!
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.
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Make Dinosaur Footprints!
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Make Dinosaur Footprints!
Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
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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
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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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Dirt Tracks
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Dirt Tracks
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.
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Dirt Tracks
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Dirt Tracks
Conduct a simple experiment with your child to study how dirt tracks change as they age in this 1st grade science activity.
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
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Make a Sandcastle You Can Keep!
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Make a Sandcastle You Can Keep!
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!
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Make a Sandcastle You Can Keep!
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Make a Sandcastle You Can Keep!
Help your child make a beautiful homemade sandcastle that will last!
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
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Chalk it Up! An Outdoor Classification Activity
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Chalk it Up! An Outdoor Classification Activity
First Grade
Data and Graphing
Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.
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Chalk it Up! An Outdoor Classification Activity
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Chalk it Up! An Outdoor Classification Activity
Get your child math and science savvy with this fun outdoor classification game. Using chalk, your child will classify what she sees in the natural world.
First Grade
Data and Graphing
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Geography, Latitude, and the North Star: Where Am I?
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Geography, Latitude, and the North Star: Where Am I?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.
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Geography, Latitude, and the North Star: Where Am I?
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Geography, Latitude, and the North Star: Where Am I?
Find the North Star, and measure your latitude! The purpose of this science fair project is to find latitude and learn about geographic locations.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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The Single Fixed Pulley System
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The Single Fixed Pulley System
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.
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The Single Fixed Pulley System
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The Single Fixed Pulley System
Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Form and Function
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Form and Function
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.
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Form and Function
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Form and Function
Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Can You Keep a Secret?
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Can You Keep a Secret?
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.
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Can You Keep a Secret?
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Can You Keep a Secret?
Stories change as you retell them. The objective of this science fair project is to demonstrate how information gets interpreted, distorted and changed.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
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Does Ultraviolet (UV) Light Pass through Some Colors More than Others?
The purpose of this science fair project is to explore whether UV light passes through some colors and not others by looking at blue, red, purple, and clear.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Design Challenge: Gumdrop Towers
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Design Challenge: Gumdrop Towers
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.
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Design Challenge: Gumdrop Towers
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Design Challenge: Gumdrop Towers
In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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