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Simple Machines
Simple Machines
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Simple Machines
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.
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Simple Machines
Simple Machines
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Simple Machines
In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Third-Class Levers in the Human Body
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Third-Class Levers in the Human Body
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!
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Third-Class Levers in the Human Body
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Third-Class Levers in the Human Body
Did you know your body is full of simple machines? This project looks at one of the third-class levers in the human body: your arm!
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
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Inspire Simple STEAM Exploration
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.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Make a Pulley
Make a Pulley
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Make a Pulley
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.
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Make a Pulley
Make a Pulley
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Make a Pulley
Learn about this simple machine and make a pulley of your own to use for fun science trials.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Balancing Rocks: A Wobbly Game
Balancing Rocks: A Wobbly Game
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Balancing Rocks: A Wobbly Game
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.
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Balancing Rocks: A Wobbly Game
Balancing Rocks: A Wobbly Game
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Balancing Rocks: A Wobbly Game
Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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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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What is a Wedge?
What is a Wedge?
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What is a Wedge?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.
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What is a Wedge?
What is a Wedge?
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What is a Wedge?
What is a wedge? Kids find out by experimenting with different wedges in this simple science fair project idea.
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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Amazing Aerodynamics
Amazing Aerodynamics
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Amazing Aerodynamics
Third Grade
Physical Science
This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.
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Amazing Aerodynamics
Amazing Aerodynamics
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Amazing Aerodynamics
This easy aerodynamics activity is a simple way to introduce kids to the scientific method.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Heating Sugar
Heating Sugar
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Heating Sugar
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!
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Heating Sugar
Heating Sugar
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Heating Sugar
Be a chemist for a day and study the simple reaction between sugar and heat. Try heating sugar and see what happens!
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Growing Bacteria
Growing Bacteria
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Growing Bacteria
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.
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Growing Bacteria
Growing Bacteria
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Growing Bacteria
Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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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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Gymnosperms: Pine Cone Experiment
Gymnosperms: Pine Cone Experiment
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Gymnosperms: Pine Cone Experiment
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!
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Gymnosperms: Pine Cone Experiment
Gymnosperms: Pine Cone Experiment
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Gymnosperms: Pine Cone Experiment
Gymnosperms are coniferous trees that reproduces using pine cones to spread seeds. Check out this simple pine cone experiment to learn about the process!
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Tangential Velocity and Circular Motion Experiment
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Tangential Velocity and Circular Motion Experiment
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.
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Tangential Velocity and Circular Motion Experiment
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Tangential Velocity and Circular Motion Experiment
In this simple circular motion experiment, you'll observe tangential velocity and learn about how acceleration and centripetal force affect an object.
Third 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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Work and Energy
Work and Energy
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Work and Energy
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.
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Work and Energy
Work and Energy
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Work and Energy
Science fair project about work and energy which uses a simple mathematical formula to predict how far a jar will roll down an incline.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Principles of Air Pressure
Principles of Air Pressure
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Principles of Air Pressure
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.
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Principles of Air Pressure
Principles of Air Pressure
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Principles of Air Pressure
The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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What Causes Dew?
What Causes Dew?
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What Causes Dew?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this simple science project, learn about what causes dew and what affects dew formation with a drinking glass, ice, and a soda bottle.
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What Causes Dew?
What Causes Dew?
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What Causes Dew?
In this simple science project, learn about what causes dew and what affects dew formation with a drinking glass, ice, and a soda bottle.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How Does Frost Form?
How Does Frost Form?
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How Does Frost Form?
Third Grade
Measurement
How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.
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How Does Frost Form?
How Does Frost Form?
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How Does Frost Form?
How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.
Third Grade
Measurement
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Halloween STEM Building Challenge
Halloween STEM Building Challenge
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Halloween STEM Building Challenge
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.
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Halloween STEM Building Challenge
Halloween STEM Building Challenge
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Halloween STEM Building Challenge
The possibilities are endless with this fun Halloween-themed STEM activity! With simple supplies, your child will experiment, adapt, and use their creativity while they build structures using different specifications.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Water Soluble Science
Water Soluble Science
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Water Soluble Science
First Grade
Physical Science
Your students will enjoy this hands on lesson where they make simple solutions and mixtures. They will have an opportunity to predict and observe solids that dissolve in water.
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Water Soluble Science
Water Soluble Science
Lesson Plan
Water Soluble Science
Your students will enjoy this hands on lesson where they make simple solutions and mixtures. They will have an opportunity to predict and observe solids that dissolve in water.
First Grade
Physical Science
Lesson Plan
What Is an Algorithm?
What Is an Algorithm?
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What Is an Algorithm?
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this lesson, students will learn to create a simple algorithm using block code. The platform used for this activity is a website created by Google that provides free educational games that teach students to program using block code.
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What Is an Algorithm?
What Is an Algorithm?
Lesson Plan
What Is an Algorithm?
In this lesson, students will learn to create a simple algorithm using block code. The platform used for this activity is a website created by Google that provides free educational games that teach students to program using block code.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Lesson Plan
Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
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Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.
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Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
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Design Challenge: Make a Rube Goldberg Machine
In this hands-on design challenge your child will make their very own Rube Goldberg Machine.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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The Single Fixed Pulley System
The Single Fixed Pulley System
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The Single Fixed Pulley System
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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The Single Fixed Pulley System
The Single Fixed Pulley System
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The Single Fixed Pulley System
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.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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A Single Movable Pulley and Mechanical Advantage
A Single Movable Pulley and Mechanical Advantage
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A Single Movable Pulley and Mechanical Advantage
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Kids explore how a single movable pulley can confer a mechanical advantage over a fixed pulley in this cool engineering science fair project for 2nd grade.
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A Single Movable Pulley and Mechanical Advantage
A Single Movable Pulley and Mechanical Advantage
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A Single Movable Pulley and Mechanical Advantage
Kids explore how a single movable pulley can confer a mechanical advantage over a fixed pulley in this cool engineering science fair project for 2nd grade.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Potato Chip Science: How Greasy Are Your Potato Chips?
Potato Chip Science: How Greasy Are Your Potato Chips?
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Potato Chip Science: How Greasy Are Your Potato Chips?
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
How greasy are your potato chips? Students will use a reliable method to quantify greasiness and compare different brands in this great science fair project.
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Potato Chip Science: How Greasy Are Your Potato Chips?
Potato Chip Science: How Greasy Are Your Potato Chips?
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Potato Chip Science: How Greasy Are Your Potato Chips?
How greasy are your potato chips? Students will use a reliable method to quantify greasiness and compare different brands in this great science fair project.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Rough Riders
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Rough Riders
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The project investigates how friction affects motion by using different surface textures.
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Rough Riders
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Rough Riders
The project investigates how friction affects motion by using different surface textures.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
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Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.
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Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
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Leaf Rubbings: Shapes and Patterns
In this project combining nature, art, math, and science, children make rubbings of leaves then observe shapes and structures and sort the leaf images.
Kindergarten
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Bouncy Balls
Bouncy Balls
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Bouncy Balls
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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Bouncy Balls
Bouncy Balls
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Bouncy Balls
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.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Animal Vision: Ocelli, Compound Eyes, and Camera Eyes
Animal Vision: Ocelli, Compound Eyes, and Camera Eyes
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Animal Vision: Ocelli, Compound Eyes, and Camera Eyes
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!
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Animal Vision: Ocelli, Compound Eyes, and Camera Eyes
Animal Vision: Ocelli, Compound Eyes, and Camera Eyes
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Animal Vision: Ocelli, Compound Eyes, and Camera Eyes
In this project, learn about animal vision and different kinds of eyes: ocelli, compound eyes, and camera eyes. Find out what a jellyfish or grasshopper sees!
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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