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Bounce an Egg
Bounce an Egg
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Bounce an Egg
Third Grade
Physical Science
Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!
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Bounce an Egg
Bounce an Egg
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Bounce an Egg
Explore scientific concepts with this experiment that introduces kids to the scientific method!
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Self-Inflating Balloons
Self-Inflating Balloons
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Self-Inflating Balloons
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!
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Self-Inflating Balloons
Self-Inflating Balloons
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Self-Inflating Balloons
In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
How to Make a Lemon Battery
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
Third Grade
Physical Science
For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
How to Make a Lemon Battery
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How to Make a Lemon Battery
For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
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Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.
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Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
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Hero's Engine: Example of Newton's Third Law
In this cool engineering science fair project, kids learn how to build Hero's engine: an enlightening example of Newton's third law.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Halloween Potions
Halloween Potions
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Halloween Potions
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.
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Halloween Potions
Halloween Potions
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Halloween Potions
Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Sinking Objects
Sinking Objects
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Sinking Objects
First Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.
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Sinking Objects
Sinking Objects
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Sinking Objects
This science fair project idea investigates which objects float and sink in honey, water, and oil.
First Grade
Physical Science
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The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
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The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.
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The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
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The Limewater Carbon Dioxide Test
Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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Density Experiment
Density Experiment
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Density Experiment
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to upper elementary students.
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Density Experiment
Density Experiment
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Density Experiment
This is a quick, easy science fair project that conveys the idea of density to upper elementary students.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Third Grade
Physical Science
What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
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Bouncing Ball Physics: What is Elasticity?
What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.
Third Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Ocean Food Web
Ocean Food Web
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Ocean Food Web
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
4th graders construct an ocean food web to learn about consumers and trophic levels, food webs, and food chains in this cool ecology science fair project.
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Ocean Food Web
Ocean Food Web
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Ocean Food Web
4th graders construct an ocean food web to learn about consumers and trophic levels, food webs, and food chains in this cool ecology science fair project.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
STEM Design Challenge Cards
STEM Design Challenge Cards
Worksheet
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STEM Design Challenge Cards
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
These STEM design challenge cards ask learners to build something new for a specific reason or purpose and are a great way to foster creative thinking.
Worksheet
STEM Design Challenge Cards
STEM Design Challenge Cards
Worksheet
STEM Design Challenge Cards
These STEM design challenge cards ask learners to build something new for a specific reason or purpose and are a great way to foster creative thinking.
Second Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Worksheet
Making A Rock In A Cup
Making A Rock In A Cup
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Making A Rock In A Cup
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea creates a sedimentary rock and to investigate what takes place during the rock cycle.
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Making A Rock In A Cup
Making A Rock In A Cup
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Making A Rock In A Cup
This science fair project idea creates a sedimentary rock and to investigate what takes place during the rock cycle.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Fastest Way to Cool a Soda
Fastest Way to Cool a Soda
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Fastest Way to Cool a Soda
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this fun science fair project idea, kids will experiment with various methods in order to discover the fastest way to cool a soda.
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Fastest Way to Cool a Soda
Fastest Way to Cool a Soda
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Fastest Way to Cool a Soda
In this fun science fair project idea, kids will experiment with various methods in order to discover the fastest way to cool a soda.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
First Grade
Reading
In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.
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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
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Design Challenge: Creating Animal Habitats
In this design thinking activity, your child will choose an animal to research, learn about the animal’s habitat, and then replicate the animal's habitat using household items.
First Grade
Reading
Activity
How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
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How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.
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How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
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How do Sedimentary Layers Form?
In this science fair project, students discover how sedimentary layers form as sediments like mud, silt and sand settle over time.
First Grade
Earth and Space Science
Activity
Create a Contour Map
Create a Contour Map
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Create a Contour Map
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The goal of this project is to create an exciting topographical map out of dough.
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Create a Contour Map
Create a Contour Map
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Create a Contour Map
The goal of this project is to create an exciting topographical map out of dough.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Collecting Data
Collecting Data
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Collecting Data
Third Grade
Data and Graphing
Collecting data is an important part of math and statistics. Practice gathering data using items around the house or classroom!
Worksheet
Collecting Data
Collecting Data
Worksheet
Collecting Data
Collecting data is an important part of math and statistics. Practice gathering data using items around the house or classroom!
Third Grade
Data and Graphing
Worksheet
Design Challenge: Making a Parachute
Design Challenge: Making a Parachute
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Design Challenge: Making a Parachute
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.
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Design Challenge: Making a Parachute
Design Challenge: Making a Parachute
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Design Challenge: Making a Parachute
In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Take a Nature Walk
Take a Nature Walk
Worksheet
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Take a Nature Walk
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Encourage your child to take a nature walk, using the prompts on this worksheet to write and draw their observations of plants, animals, sounds, and more.
Worksheet
Take a Nature Walk
Take a Nature Walk
Worksheet
Take a Nature Walk
Encourage your child to take a nature walk, using the prompts on this worksheet to write and draw their observations of plants, animals, sounds, and more.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Worksheet
How to Make an Anemometer
How to Make an Anemometer
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How to Make an Anemometer
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn how to make an anemometer with step-by-step instructions in this cool science fair project idea for 4th grade.
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How to Make an Anemometer
How to Make an Anemometer
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How to Make an Anemometer
Learn how to make an anemometer with step-by-step instructions in this cool science fair project idea for 4th grade.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Scale Model of the Solar System
Scale Model of the Solar System
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Scale Model of the Solar System
Fourth Grade
Ratios and Proportions
In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!
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Scale Model of the Solar System
Scale Model of the Solar System
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Scale Model of the Solar System
In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!
Fourth Grade
Ratios and Proportions
Activity
Corn Maze STEM Challenge
Corn Maze STEM Challenge
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Corn Maze STEM Challenge
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!
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Corn Maze STEM Challenge
Corn Maze STEM Challenge
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Corn Maze STEM Challenge
Learn all about balance and motion as your child designs a corn maze!
Pre-K
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Activity
Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Worksheet
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Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Pre-K
Physical Science
Children hone their powers of observation using this worksheet template.
Worksheet
Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Worksheet
Recording Observations: What Do You See?
Children hone their powers of observation using this worksheet template.
Pre-K
Physical Science
Worksheet
Intro to H2O
Intro to H2O
Workbook
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Intro to H2O
Fourth Grade
Reading
Water is the source of life—and of fascinating science! Full of exciting experiments, this workbook brings to life important concepts like water density, the water cycle, and the chemistry of water.
Workbook
Intro to H2O
Intro to H2O
Workbook
Intro to H2O
Water is the source of life—and of fascinating science! Full of exciting experiments, this workbook brings to life important concepts like water density, the water cycle, and the chemistry of water.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Workbook
DIY Rain Gauge
DIY Rain Gauge
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DIY Rain Gauge
Fourth Grade
Earth and Space Science
In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.
Activity
DIY Rain Gauge
DIY Rain Gauge
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DIY Rain Gauge
In this science fair project, students make their own rain gauge to measure rainfall.
Fourth Grade
Earth and Space Science
Activity
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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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
Activity
Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
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Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
Third Grade
Physical Science
How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.
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Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
Activity
Rust Chemistry: How Does Rust Form?
How does rust form? Kids will learn about the roles oxygen, water, and electrons play in rust chemistry in this cool science fair project idea.
Third Grade
Physical Science
Activity
How to Make a Compass
How to Make a Compass
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How to Make a Compass
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.
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How to Make a Compass
How to Make a Compass
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How to Make a Compass
Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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