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In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Learn to solve a crime scene investigation using an important forensics tool: oblique lighting.

Kids construct a single fixed pulley system to learn how pulleys can make work easier in this cool physics and engineering science fair project idea.

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.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

This balloon-powered car project is a great way for your kid to learn about energy and how it can be used efficiently.

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

Is cleaning with lemon effective? Get ready to give this science project some elbow grease and find out if acidic lemons can be used as a cleaning agent.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Air invisible; it doesn't make sounds; you can't pick it up and throw it. So how do we know it exists? Help your second grade scientist figure it out.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

Transform your uncomfortable wooden shoes into charming mini planters!

This science fair project idea demonstrates how air resistance contributes to denser objects falling faster than less dense objects.

Chemistry isn't just incredible ... sometimes its edible! These crystal lollipops are a delicious introduction to chemistry concepts.

Most people assume that cold water freezes more quickly, but could that be false? Does hot water freeze faster than cold water? Let's find out!

Test your friends to find out if you can replicate the placebo effect's incredible results.

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to preschool and early elementary children.

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.