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This project leads to an understanding that a whole may be built of smaller parts that fit and work together and provides an introduction to basic tools.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

The objective of this science fair project is to explore the relationship between acidic and basic compounds.

This project is a vivid, concrete introduction to the basic but important idea that plants need sunlight and water to grow.

First graders are learning basic addition and subtraction math facts. Practice in the sandbox with this fun outdoor math activity!

Delight your budding scientist with this cool physics magic trick and teach her some basic physics concepts while you're at it!

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.

Want to see a great example of Newton's first law? Kids will learn about basic physics with this fun, ballistic experiment.

The rock cycle will come alive for your child when he uses broken crayons to create the three basic rock types.

Enjoy those warm spring and summer nights with your child while teaching some basic astronomy at the same time.

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

Here's a fun math and science activity: help your child explore four different kinds of measurement, using their hand and a few simple household tools.

In this project children discover, identify, and sort seeds from a variety of fruits and vegetables

Challenge your young dinosaur lover to examine dinosaur footprints and then create their own dinosaur fossil in this hands-on activity.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

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.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Take the art making outside: have your first grader make a clay relief sculpture of the natural world. This is a great activity for summer.

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Science fair project that teaches you about chemical indicators and how to make your own in order to identify various mystery solutions.

Deck the halls with last season's Christmas lights for a spectacular and electrifying science activity.

What's cooler than an explosion? Not much! This simple science experiment lets kids build their own pop rocket. So put on your safety goggles and let her rip.

Build a 3d animal cell model with this cool science fair project, which helps kids visualize and understand the function of a cell's parts and organelles.

If your child aspires to be the next Frank Lloyd Wright, we've got some tips on building sand castles that last.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to build a tall tower out of building bricks! The instructions include questions prompts to guide students through the design challenge.