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In this activity, your child will reference Matisse and also learn about patterns.

How do organic materials become soil? This science experiment measures what materials biodegrade.

In this activity, learners will discover how to make a basic water filtration system using common materials found around the house or outside.

This science fair project idea highlights decomposition rates by comparing how long it takes an item to decompose in a compost pile vs. a landfill.

Science fair project that examines how to grow bacteria in a controlled setting, using simple materials from around the home.

The objective of this science fair project is to examine the basic principles of air pressure using simple materials like a balloon, straw and string.

This science fair project idea identifies trees using a dichotomous key.

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

The purpose of this science fair project is to determine which conditions and materials quicken the composting process to make the best compost.

This is a fantastic and easy science experiment where kids will learn about elasticity by testing how high bouncy balls of different materials can bounce.

Create a chunky, textured, tactile giraffe collage that is cute enough to pet! This is a great way to recycle old arts and crafts materials.

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.

Check out this fun science fair project to make a vinegar and baking soda balloon and demonstrate how gas is created as a result of the chemical reaction.

In this project students experiment with making music using only glasses of water.

Construct and experiment with a periscope using reflected light rays to gather an image.

Vincent van Gogh painted golden hued pictures of the harvest using bold lines and vibrant color. Your child can explore this style of art using oil pastels.

This science fair project idea produces sounds by creating vibrations using different objects.

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

In this design challenge, your child will make a bottle rocket using typical household items.

In this science fair project you will make a model of a cell membrane using very simple material.

These sparkling earrings look fancy but they're super simple to make using inexpensive craft items.

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

This cool and easy elementary school science fair project idea provides the basic information on the use of our senses to experience the world about us.

Demonstrate how you can make your own compass using a magnetized needle. It also allows you to compare magnetic north and geographic north.

Using wholesome, natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey and raisins your child can make homemade granola bars!

Using only straight-line sewing, your fourth can create a nifty felt pencil case perfect for his busy life.

Using an empty plastic bottle, your child can create a newfangled version of this African percussion instrument.

Create a DIY Electromagnet! Using a 9v battery to create an electrical field around a nail, students explore electromagnetism in this cool science project idea.

In this fun science fair project, make two different scale models of our solar system using Astronomical Units and planets' relative size!

Amaze your kids by separating a salt and pepper mixture using an "electric spoon" charged with wool.