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By using static electricity generated from their body, a child can cause a small fluorescent lamp bulb to light up!

In this experiment you explore how tectonic plates move to create land and expand bodies of water.

This science fair project idea recreates the movement of planetary bodies in order to learn why they sometimes appear to move backwards.

Get this cool science fair idea to explore how arctic tundra animals change their behavior and adapt to survive in long, cold winters.

Your fourth grader will be astonished to discover the significance and intricacies of his spine as he builds a model of a human vertebral column.

Which do you prefer: real or artificial? Try this sweet little taste experiment to help your kids develop a better awareness of the food they consume.

This activity will introduce your child to the four different components of blood and give him a fun way to visualize its properties.

Learn the basic structure of a DNA strand, which is the double helix, how genes form together, and the resemblance DNA has to a twisted ladder. Create a model.

Here is a quick experiment you can conduct at the playground to introduce or reinforce the concept of Newton's First Law, The Law of Inertia.

What happens when eyes see something that the brain knows cannot be true? In this science activity, the brain has to "fudge" it when interpreting what you see.

This science fair project idea determines which method of hand cleansing is the most effective.

This science fair project idea measures out the sugar of various foods and find out whether people can correctly determine how much sugar is in common foods.

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.

How sensitive is your skin? Here's a fourth grade science experiment that lets your child figure it out.

Help your child learn about animal classification with this fun and delicious activity.

Can you increase the light and plant growth in your garden using mirrors? In this experiment, measure light reflection and find out!

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

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

Show your fourth grader how to see her heart in action. Make a simple device out of a drinking straw and clay to help her spot the movement of her pulse!

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.

Is there a relationship between caffeine and heart rate? Students will determine the effect of caffeine on heart rate in this fun science fair project.

In this cool science fair project idea, kids conduct the ruler drop test on volunteers to determine whether reaction time can be improved with practice.

This project determines what category of person is most likely to be ticklish.

Create safe lightning for kids! They'll learn how to make lightning at home with this fun science fair project idea illustrating static charges and grounding.

Does your middle school teenager have good reflexes? Gauge his reaction time in this science and math activity that requires only a yardstick and a friend.

Have your child build a model of a coral polyp, one of the tiny animals that composes a coral reef.

In this activity your child will make a coiling snake out of simple household materials, and also find out why they coil.

This science fair project idea investigates the difference in reaction times between boys and girls.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

For a fun family activity to introduce your child to genetics, have your child go on a search for dominant and recessive family genes!