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What cause the phases of the moon? Make a model to see how the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth cause the crescent, gibbous, quarter, full, and new moon.

This science fair project idea explores whether a sundial is as accurate as an atomic clock when telling time.

Recreate the fantastic phenomena of solar eclipses with your child using just a flashlight, a quarter, and her very own face!

How do the phases of the Moon and gravity cause spring tides and neap tides? Does the Sun play a role in the tides? Figure it out in this fun science project!

Learn how to tell time by the sun with this cool science fair project idea that tracks how the accuracy of a sundial changes over time.

In this project, all you need is a protractor to learn how to use the altitude of Polaris to find latitude on Earth. Polaris is also known as the North Star.

In this free science fair project, build a star clock and learn how to tell time on a clear night by observing the big dipper!

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

Ready for takeoff! Make science fun and teach about levers and fulcrums as your child sends buttons flying.

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

This simple "how to make a water wheel" activity makes physics come alive for your child by demonstrating how different kinds of energy work.

Set your young chemist up for an afternoon of science-fueled magic with a deceptively simple activity starring baking soda and vinegar!

This project compares the strength of one, two, and three-ply toilet paper.

This science fair project idea explores if the length of the string that an object is suspended on has an effect on how fast or slow it swings.

What causes the seasons to change? Kids find out by modeling the earth's tilt using a globe, flashlight and graph paper in this cool science fair project idea.

This tricky building block challenge asks your learner to think creatively. They will work on their divergent thinking skills as they try to fill up an index card perfectly with building bricks.

If your science savy third grader is up for a challenge, let her bend light with a casserole dish!

This science fair project idea investigates if heat from direct sunlight is hotter than heat from reflected sunlight.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

In this activity, children will work on their mathematics and engineering skills as they attempt to recreate the Eiffel Tower out of building blocks!

Is it amplitude? Weight? Length of string? Kids will discover what factors changing the period of a pendulum depends on in this fun and easy physics experiment.

Learn about Ikebana, or the Japanese art of flower arranging, with your child while artfully arranging spring flowers!

Kids will create their own version of Richard Feynman's rubber band heat engine to learn about thermodynamics with this cool science fair project idea.

Learn how to make a weathervane with this fun and simple meteorology project for fourth graders.

Handedness and footedness refer to whether people prefer to use their left or right hand and foot. In this experiment, test hand and foot dominance.

In this activity, your learner will be challenged to create their own tic-tac-toe grid out of building blocks.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

This science fair project teaches kids experimental design and how to test if subjects can really sense if they are being watched.

Has your child ever asked you how a submarine works? Here's a simple bathtub project that will make for a hands-on answer.

Learn about lateral earthquake motion and its effect on high rise buildings in this simple 4th grade earth science experiment.