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This science fair project idea explores how length affects the weight a bridge can hold.

Kids will learn about the interaction of lactose and lactase in milk and discover why we describe enzymes as catalysts in this fun science fair project.

Upcycle an old dress shirt into artsy bow with just a few simple sewing techniques.

Engage your third-grader in this version of the classic game and she will get lots of practice using mental math to solve addition and subtraction problems.

Does your young writer need more details to beef up her writing? Why not make it fun by mixing in some creative artwork, and take her writing to the next level.

In this activity, kids learn a little about Japanese culture by making their own windsock in the shape of a koi fish.

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

Observe how your brain works while it is focused on one thing, and how it works while you are distracted by another thing.

Do you love to make Jell-O? Find out in this science fair project idea if it is possible to make Jell-O with just warm water.

Determine whether butterflies like to drink sugar water, salt water, or plain water.

What is it about a Slinky that causes it to walk down the steps? This simple experiment is a perfect illustration of both gravity and momentum.

Time is an abstract concept that's difficult to grasp. But waiting for the turkey to come out of the oven on Thanksgiving is a concretely yummy experience.

This science fair project explores how osmotic pressure forces water through the root up into the plant.

In this science fair projects, students will grow out the bacteria that collect on air conditioner filters.

Popsicles aren't just for the summertime, this activity takes cold and turns it into a creative and tasty science experiment.

This experiment explores whether reading text on a computer screen or type on paper leads to better retention of the information read.

This project demonstrates the correspondence between the volume of water displaced by a submerged object and the volume of the object displacing it.

Marshmallows are made of sugar, water, and air pockets. Since the marshmallow is flexible, will air pressure cause it to expand when heated in a microwave?

This science fair project idea determines if the size of the parachute will change the rate at which an object falls.

Help cement the concept of place value with this simple activity that involves creating a set of dials made from Styrofoam cups.

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

This science fair project demonstrates the magic of arches by challenging students to stack telephone books on top of eggs without breaking them.

Ancient Greek vases were not only utilitarian, they were also works of art. Jump into ancient cultures by decorating your own vase in classic Greek style.

Learn how to make a ping pong ball anemometerâa device used to measure wind speedâin this free science fair project idea.

Grow a garden with an environmentally-friendly twist by using plant scraps that usually get thrown away.

Let your fourth grade chef mix up butter and sugar with scientific principles about different states of matter, and get delicious toffee, too.

Science fair project that determines whether tapping a pomegranate with a spoon helps it release its seeds.

The goal of this science fair project is to discover the science behind carbonated soft drinks and apply this knowledge to create a new one.