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Have your child build his own mini waterfall, and help him develop his planning, problem solving, and architectural skills.

Design a survival kit. Brainstorm various survival scenarios. Address basic human requirements and natural resources. Describe each tool as well uses.

This science fair project idea explores how much force is needed to move a lever at different distances from the fulcrum.

Your child can explore the wonders of science, and the concept of dehydration, along with creating a healthy and tasty treat!

Throughout history, people have used song as a teaching and memory tool. This project explores whether song improves a person's ability to retain information.

How do you tell time without a watch? Use the sun! This simple activity will show your child how to build his own sundial.

This clay "painting" activity encourages and supports creative development and critical thinking skills.

Household items and a bit of imagination will create a CSI kit for your child to have investigative adventures with. Explore the world of forensic science!

Give your budding young observers a chance to discover simple machines at use in their own home.

In this activity, students will think about the form and function of household objects as they compare and contrast kitchen serving spoons of various sizes and designs.

Along with being an interesting science activity, dehydrated strawberries are also tasty â and healthy!

Want to help make studying the nervous system a little more fun? This thinking cap is a great way to learn external human brain anatomy.

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

Crayons aren't just good for creating colorful masterpieces -- they're also great for science!

Show your fifth grade scientist how to create a siphon using two buckets, plastic tubing, and water. Watch her astonishment as the water travels uphill!

Have you ever noticed the way a dropped stone makes a fun pattern in a pond or lake? What's the science behind these splashy occurrences?

Soil and energy don't go together, right? That would be as bizarre as a pairing of peanut butter and marshmallows! Well, actually...

Science fair project idea that examines different physical characteristics of a chosen animal. Make educated guesses about evolution based on animal's form.

In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.

Children will learn all about cause and effect as they experiment with potion-making in this Halloween themed activity.

In this design challenge, your child will create a parachute for a small toy using typical household items.

Science fair project which tests various sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks to find out whether one rock family is stronger than the others.

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.

In this science fair project, learn how to make gears and find out why they transmit torques in predictable ways.

Have your child kick off their summer vacation by making a miniature water slide!