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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.

Learn about the fruit fly life cycle in this experiment. Capture fruit flies to examine various stages of insect metamorphosis.

Take a look at forensic science with your child. She'll learn how to take a shoe impression, just like the detectives do!

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

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

What's the difference between a microwave and an oven? Use mashed potatoes to explore which kitchen appliance does a better job at keeping food warm.

This science fair project idea determines if the temperature of rubber effects how high it bounces.

This science fair project idea explores whether people have an innate feel for the passing of time from a few seconds to 20 minutes.

Learners hypothesize about and experiment with soil erosion in this hands-on activity.

This science fair project idea determines if crystals will absorb food dye and if colors will mix by the process of diffusion.

This science fair project idea explores whether a plastic slinky works as well as a metal slinky when walking it down the stairs.

Every time a sound is produced it emits a sound wave. This experiment demonstrates how sound travels, using nothing more than a spoon and a string!

Check out this cool science project idea to learn about rocks and explore the cycles of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks in the Earth's crust.

Science fair project that determines whether landscaping fabric impacts the ability of plants to receive water.

Experiment with buoyancy to learn how a submarine rises and sinks in this classic science experiment.

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

Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.

Check out this fun and easy 4th grade science fair project idea that tests how gravity induces positive and negative geotropism (gravitropism) in bean plants.

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

Science fair project that uses muriatic acid to develop fingerprints that would otherwise be invisible.

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.

Would your child like to learn about a hidden world? All she needs to do is open her box of markers!

Take advantage of the spring and summer sun in this arts and crafts activity that has your learner creating pretty flower prints.

Examine the effect of pressure on carbonation in soda.

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

This science fair project idea explores how enzyme inhibitors, active sites, non-competitive enzyme inhibitors, and substrates work.

This science fair project teaches students about wilting and browning of salad greens.

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.

Discover how to make fake snot with this cool science fair project idea to learn about polymers, enzymes, and more.

What are the benefits of good posture? Kids will learn about the cognitive effects of good posture through conducting and observing a controlled experiment.