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Using a toy race car kids create a visual model of the Doppler Effect.

This science fair project creates a visual model of whatâs happening to sound waves as a car approaches and then leaves.

This project examines whether playing music during class helps students learn or if it distracts students from learning.

Children will learn why and how to compost as they help with the process of filling their compost, turning it, and observing the changes that occur.

This science fair project idea researches the different layers of the atmosphere and creates a visual representation of the atmospheric layers.

What causes sound? Here's a simple science experiment that adds a visual element to the science of sound to help kids better understand this tricky concept.

This science project encourages students to investigate the Mozart Effect, the idea that classical music promotes learning.

This kinesthetic learning activity will help your fourth grader get a firm grasp on the immensity of the solar system.

Here's a fourth grade science craft with lots of benefits: it's good for birds, good for your child's learning, and good for the planet, too.

What is topography? Kids find out by learning to make and read a topographic map in this awesome science fair project idea.

Your third grader will delight in learning about sound waves as he observes the different sounds created by tapping on glasses with varying amounts of water.

What's the best way to make DIY compost? Kids will learn about aerobic and anaerobic decomposition while learning to appreciate the value of composting.

Students will investigate the thermal conductivity of metals by learning how to measure thermal conductivity with this fun and easy science fair project idea.

Learning about how plants grow is a building block in the early grades science curriculum. Put a fun twist on this life science concept with these cup monster friends!

The purpose of this study is to determine if people can tell the difference between organic and conventional food from looking at, smelling and tasting it.

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.

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.

What's a liquid? What's a solid? What better way to experiment than by turning a childhood favorite, ice cream, into a homemade science lesson!

Do plants breathe? Not exactly. They do respire though! This activity will help your child with see that plants are producing the oxygen we need to survive.

Learn about sound physics and do a survey experiment to explore the difference between sound and noise in this science project.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

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.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Turn an abstract lesson into a practical craft with the fun and colorful creation of dough earth layers!

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

This trick uses vertical and horizontal forces to help your child to push apart your hands apart, no matter how hard you try to keep them together!

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

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.

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.