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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ever wondered how a plant drinks water? This science project will teach you how and help you create a beautiful floral display!

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

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!

Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

Encourage local wildlife to settle down in your backyard with this adorable bird nest craft.

What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

Here's a great activity that uses corks and toothpicks to create a fleet of floating boats. Which design makes for the most seaworthy vessel?

The purpose of this science fair project is to demonstrate how yeast, a fungus, causes bread to rise.

In this activity, your child will learn about a style of gardening that uses moss, also called "kokedama."

Magic, science, or household cleanser? Let your second grader decide with this practical, nontoxic chemistry experiment with acids and bases.

Observe with your third grader what happens when food starts to decompose, and boost science skills simultaneously with this experiment!

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

Help your child celebrate the summer and the sun by making a sandy seascape.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

This science fair project idea explores how the shape of a boat affects its density and how much weight it can float.

Try this fun and simple activity to help nurture your child's observation skills and nourish a growing love of science!