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Okay, engaging in a graphing activity may sound ho-hum, but if you use fun data, it changes the picture entirely.

What animals are most popular? This project affords practice in data-collection, record-keeping and data-analysis through the investigation of this question.

Hone observational skills and introduce the basics of data interpretation with this data gathering activity all about the different colors people wear.

Liven up a lesson about graphing by helping your third grader compile a bar graph from his classmates' birthday data.

Science fair project that examines how winter storms form and the relationship between temperature, moisture and snow.

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.

Learn about the microclimate of your backyard by tracking rainfall, temperature, and observed weather with hand drawn charts and graphs.

How can we describe the relationship of magnetic field strength vs. distance? Kids will find out with this free science fair project idea.

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

Declare a "Pocket Day" in your house and help your child practice his addition skills as he counts how many pockets the family is wearing that day!

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.

The goal of this evaporation experiment is to learn about how different external conditions affect drying time.

Delay your child's sugar overload, and develop his critical thinking skills, by doing some "sweet sorting" of his Halloween treasures!

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Free science fair project idea that examines the differences between cats and dogs. Analyze objective qualities rather than subjective ones.

What keeps a an item cooler, polymer crystals or ice? Find out in this cool science experiment!

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Challenge your third-grader to sharpen her new math skills--and maybe do the planet a favor, too.

This science fair project idea investigates how a bottom keel helps keep a boat from rocking back and forth.

How does smell affect taste? Ready your taste buds--in this project, you'll gather some test subjects and do a taste test to see how much smell affects taste.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

In this fun science experiment, kids will determine the best method for ripening avocados and discover the cool chemical reaction that makes this possible.

Science fair project examining barometric pressure, and how it can be used to predict the weather. How does atmospheric pressures relate to weather conditions?

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.