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Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
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Cell Membrane
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.
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Cell Membrane
Cell Membrane
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Cell Membrane
In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
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Popcorn Pumice: Exploring Different Rock Densities
In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Erosion Experiment
Erosion Experiment
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Erosion Experiment
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.
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Erosion Experiment
Erosion Experiment
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Erosion Experiment
Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Dig This: Biodegradation
Dig This: Biodegradation
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Dig This: Biodegradation
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.
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Dig This: Biodegradation
Dig This: Biodegradation
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Dig This: Biodegradation
How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Understanding Absorption
Understanding Absorption
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Understanding Absorption
Third Grade
Life Science
Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.
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Understanding Absorption
Understanding Absorption
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Understanding Absorption
Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.
Third Grade
Life Science
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Design Challenge: Making a Catapult
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
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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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Third Grade
Physical Science
What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
Pre-K
Handwriting
By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
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Jane Goodall and Nature Journaling
By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!
Pre-K
Handwriting
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Structure Building Challenge
Structure Building Challenge
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Structure Building Challenge
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Get your students to be builders and create structures with a variety of materials. Students will have the opportunity to be creative, cooperate in groups, and discuss their experience.
Lesson Plan
Structure Building Challenge
Structure Building Challenge
Lesson Plan
Structure Building Challenge
Get your students to be builders and create structures with a variety of materials. Students will have the opportunity to be creative, cooperate in groups, and discuss their experience.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Lesson Plan
How to Make a Lemon Battery
How to Make a Lemon Battery
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
How to Make a Lemon Battery
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
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How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.
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How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
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How Do Seeds Hitchhike?
This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Albedo
Albedo
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Albedo
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?
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Albedo
Albedo
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Albedo
Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
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Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.
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Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
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Mylar vs. Latex Balloons
Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Eraser Test
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Eraser Test
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.
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Eraser Test
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Eraser Test
Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Best Insulators
Best Insulators
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Best Insulators
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.
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Best Insulators
Best Insulators
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Best Insulators
This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Geology 101
Geology 101
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Geology 101
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.
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Geology 101
Geology 101
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Geology 101
Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Paper Towel Science Project: Capillarity
Paper Towel Science Project: Capillarity
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Paper Towel Science Project: Capillarity
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This easy and inexpensive paper towel science project introduces kids to important physical concepts like cohesion, adhesion, and capillarity.
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Paper Towel Science Project: Capillarity
Paper Towel Science Project: Capillarity
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Paper Towel Science Project: Capillarity
This easy and inexpensive paper towel science project introduces kids to important physical concepts like cohesion, adhesion, and capillarity.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Design Challenge: Gumdrop Towers
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
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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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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Heat Transfer Experiment
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Heat Transfer Experiment
Second Grade
Measurement
This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.
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Heat Transfer Experiment
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Heat Transfer Experiment
This simple heat transfer experiment is a great introduction to the concepts of heat transfer and conduction.
Second Grade
Measurement
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Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
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Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!
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Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
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Design Challenge: Marble Labyrinths
In this activity your child will create their very own marble maze!
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Which Cup Best Prevents Ice from Melting?
Which Cup Best Prevents Ice from Melting?
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Which Cup Best Prevents Ice from Melting?
Second Grade
Measurement
This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.
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Which Cup Best Prevents Ice from Melting?
Which Cup Best Prevents Ice from Melting?
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Which Cup Best Prevents Ice from Melting?
This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.
Second Grade
Measurement
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Magnet Experiment: Are Two Magnets Twice as Strong as One?
Magnet Experiment: Are Two Magnets Twice as Strong as One?
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Magnet Experiment: Are Two Magnets Twice as Strong as One?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.
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Magnet Experiment: Are Two Magnets Twice as Strong as One?
Magnet Experiment: Are Two Magnets Twice as Strong as One?
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Magnet Experiment: Are Two Magnets Twice as Strong as One?
In this cool science experiment, learn about magnetism and poles, and test magnet strength to find out if two magnets are twice as strong as one.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Greenhouse Project
Greenhouse Project
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Greenhouse Project
Third Grade
Measurement
This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.
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Greenhouse Project
Greenhouse Project
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Greenhouse Project
This science fair project idea teaches how the gases and pollution in the air affect the earth's atmosphere temperature.
Third Grade
Measurement
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Speedy Snail Race
Speedy Snail Race
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Speedy Snail Race
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.
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Speedy Snail Race
Speedy Snail Race
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Speedy Snail Race
This science experiment has students test whether a snail moves faster on concrete or dirt.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How A Kazoo Makes Sounds
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
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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Design a Floating Cork Boat
Design a Floating Cork Boat
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Design a Floating Cork Boat
Third Grade
Physical Science
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?
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Design a Floating Cork Boat
Design a Floating Cork Boat
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Design a Floating Cork Boat
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?
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Make a Backbone Model
Make a Backbone Model
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Make a Backbone Model
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Make a backbone model to explore human anatomy and life science.
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Make a Backbone Model
Make a Backbone Model
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Make a Backbone Model
Make a backbone model to explore human anatomy and life science.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Color and Heat Absorption
Color and Heat Absorption
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Color and Heat Absorption
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.
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Color and Heat Absorption
Color and Heat Absorption
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Color and Heat Absorption
The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Cricket Behavior
Cricket Behavior
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Cricket Behavior
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.
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Cricket Behavior
Cricket Behavior
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Cricket Behavior
Kids will make predictions about cricket behavior by conducting this fun and easy experiment which simulates different environments for crickets.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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