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This science fair project idea investigates how optical distances change the apparent size of an object as seen through a magnifying lens.

Incorporate some math and science thinking into your annual fall fun with this pumpkin investigation activity! Your child will have a blast investigating various ways of measuring pumpkins, making estimates, taking measurements, and recording their findin

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

This project determines whether Styrofoam, paper, or plastic cups are best for preventing ice from melting.

Making your own glass cleaner is easy, effective and inexpensive!

This study evaluates if electronic devices commonly found in most households emit radiation, and if they do, how much?

This science fair project will help students learn about non-vascular plants, such as mosses.

This science fair project idea explores substances that cause a bubble to last longer.

This easy and inexpensive paper towel science project introduces kids to important physical concepts like cohesion, adhesion, and capillarity.

Try this simple activity with your child to guesstimate the age of a tree in your yard and nurture her developing math skills while you're at it!

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

Get your hands on a concoction that breaks the rules about what's a solid and what's a liquid.

This Valentine's Day, pair up science and crafting with this simple crystal formation project that's sure to bring a little love into your home.

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

Will increasing the amount of salt in water effect how slow or fast the water freezes?

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!

Explore aromas with your child and help boost her brain power with some fun and interactive science activities.

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.

This science fair project idea examines whether adding gelatin causes a solid to have a higher melting point and/or melt slower.

This science fair project idea investigates emulsifiers that allow oil and vinegar to mix.

How does frost form? How fast does it form? Do this simple science project using a plastic glass, rock salt and some water to learn about deposition.

This surprisingly good glue recipe comes from common kitchen items.

Has your kid noticed how much bigger the moon looks when it's low in the sky? Here's an activity you can do to show them that it's just an optical illusion.

Using an empty tennis ball can and a swimming pool, you will determine if it's possible to have a conversation under water.

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

Spiders don't go to grocery stores or fast food chains to get their food -- they set up traps and wait for their food to come to them!

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?

Climates with more snowfall have more coniferous forests and fewer deciduous ? Learn about how pine trees in a coniferous forest adapted to withstand snow.

In this 3rd grade science activity, you'll experiment with the little-known fourth state of matter: polymers! Mix borax with white glue and watch what happens.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for homemade spearmint ice cream!