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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 project can help prepare your child for a trip to the tide pools, or give him a way to remember some of the many creatures he saw during his visit.

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!

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

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

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.

This science fair project idea demonstrates that plants give off water.

Try this simple 2nd grade science experiment to teach your child about the principles of luminosity and light reflection.

This science project challenges students to study deer behavior in their natural habitat- the feeding patterns, social behaviors, male to female ratio, etc.

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!

The next time you've got a restless second grade earth scientist on your hands, use this experiment to demonstrate crystals and make a tasty treat, too!

Let your second grader pay homage to an ancient Olympic tradition with this modern day Olympic wreath!

Make a wish upon a tree with this craft that also helps your child learn more about Chinese culture.

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.

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.

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.

Kids will learn how to make a thermometer to to explore liquid density in this great science fair project. Which liquids are affected by temperature the most?

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the effects of temperature on salt and water solutions, as they form crystals over time.

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.

This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.

In this Halloween-themed activity, young learners will find out what happens when they mix two household items together to create a surprising chemical reaction.

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

Science fair project that examines condensation and the conditions needed in order for dew to form.

Slip some science into storm watching with a homemade rain gauge!

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

Introduce your child to the importance of preserving the world's biodiversity by turning a lesson on endangered species into a fun game for the whole family.

How does water pressure change with depth? Kids learn how pressure works underwater with this cool and easy demo.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

Introduce your child to the amazing, almost magical phenomenon of static electricity!

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.