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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.

Your child can create a special winter headband with the help of some white felt and a length of silver ribbon.

This science fair project idea investigates how the height at which a pendulum is released affects the length of time it continues.

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.

Introduce your fourth grader to the concepts of solstices by observing the length of her shadow on the shortest day of the year, compared to other solstices.

Make learning how to calculate surface area easy and fun using this simple hands-on approach.

Invigorate your fourth grader's mind by helping him turn his room into a woven masterpiece using various lengths of material.

Here's a hands-on activity you can do with your fourth-grader to practice measurement and directly apply the concept of area.

Have your child make a holiday scarf with inexpensive materials, no sewing required!

Challenge your child with this exciting 2D to 3D project using a sheet of construction paper, oil pastels, and scissors.

This science fair project idea measures the growth of bread dough and finds out how long it takes for the dough to stop rising.

This fun activity encourages your child to develop their skills in not only taking measurements, but also in working with the measurements themselves.

In this experiment you observe and determine how well your cat uses his whiskers to navigate through a maze.

Discover which fabrics shrink the most in the wash and why.

Have your child observe, measure and record the amount of space objects occupy, and you'll have an inside space explorer on your hands in no time!

Introduce your fourth or fifth grader to volume by having him build rectangular prisms, and then count each sugar cube to check his volume calculations.

An easy afternoon craft, this reusable heating compress is just the thing for warming cold limbs on chilly winter days.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

This science fair project idea explores whether it is easier to balance on a narrow ledge or on a rope.

Find out whether a longer airplane will fly farther or a wider paper airplane.

Make a poodle skirt for a creative sewing project with your child that will also be a blast from the past!

This costume wig is a simple craft that will result in a great item for Halloween, dress up, or pretend play. Make a yarn costume wig with your child.

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Decorate with a banner made from paper, clover shapes and buttons to celebrate spring or St. Patrick's Day!

This science fair project idea investigates how color affects temperature.

Create a special Father’s Day surprise by planning and mapping a hike around the neighborhood!

Have your child try her hand at creating a colorful, beaded necklace that's not only stylish, but also tells a story.

Create a paper jack-o'-lantern from upcycled paper bags and newspapers with this fun Halloween craft project!

Try this winter-themed arts and crafts activity for fifth graders: make colorful woolly pompoms! All you need is yarn and stiff cardboard to get started.

Teach your child how to accessorize the environmental way!