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Ice Melting
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Ice Melting
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Will the shape of an ice cube impact how fast the ice melts?
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Ice Melting
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Ice Melting
Will the shape of an ice cube impact how fast the ice melts?
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
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Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
Third Grade
Writing
In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.
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Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
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Design Challenge: Inflate a Balloon
In this exciting design challenge, your child will use design thinking skills to create a mixture that can inflate a balloon.
Third Grade
Writing
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Design Your Own Planet
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Design Your Own Planet
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.
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Design Your Own Planet
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Design Your Own Planet
In this activity, children will let their imagination run wild as they design and build a new planet in the solar system.
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
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Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide Experiment
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Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide Experiment
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this cool catalase and hydrogen peroxide experiment, kids put a potato in a jar of hydrogen peroxide to see how catalase acts as an enzyme.
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Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide Experiment
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Catalase and Hydrogen Peroxide Experiment
In this cool catalase and hydrogen peroxide experiment, kids put a potato in a jar of hydrogen peroxide to see how catalase acts as an enzyme.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Self-Inflating Balloons
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Self-Inflating Balloons
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!
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Self-Inflating Balloons
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Self-Inflating Balloons
In this science fair project, kids start a chemical reaction that will make a balloon inflate itself!
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Build a Tunnel
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Build a Tunnel
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.
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Build a Tunnel
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Build a Tunnel
In this science and engineering activity, children will explore types of tunnels and their purposes and then design and build a tunnel of their own.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
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Which Food Will Mold the Fastest?
This science fair project teaches about mold. Students will test different foods to see which grow mold the fastest.
First Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Keep a Candle Burning Underwater!
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Keep a Candle Burning Underwater!
Third Grade
Physical Science
Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.
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Keep a Candle Burning Underwater!
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Keep a Candle Burning Underwater!
Help your fifth grader execute this experiment involving a lit candle (submerged in water!) to show him the wonders of heat energy transference.
Third Grade
Physical Science
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
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A Trick for the Eyes: Color Wheels and Optical Illusion Tops
This science fair project idea experiments with spinning color wheels and optical illusions.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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Salt Melting Ice
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Salt Melting Ice
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.
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Salt Melting Ice
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Salt Melting Ice
Discover how and which salt melts ice the quickest.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
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Specific Heat of Water vs. Specific Heat of Sand
What heats up fasterâwater or soil? 5th grade students test the specific heat of water against the specific heat of sand in this great science fair project.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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.
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
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How to Inflate a Balloon Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
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.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Spring Collage
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Spring Collage
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!
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Spring Collage
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Spring Collage
Make a spring collage with your child to get them outside and those creative juices flowing!
Pre-K
Earth and Space Science
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Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
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Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Students pit the heat capacity of water against the heat capacity of oil while looking at the effects of dipole rotation in this cool science fair project idea.
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Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
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Heat Capacity of Water vs. Heat Capacity of Oil
Students pit the heat capacity of water against the heat capacity of oil while looking at the effects of dipole rotation in this cool science fair project idea.
Fifth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Design Challenge: Design a Bouncy Ball
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Design Challenge: Design a Bouncy Ball
Sixth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this design challenge, students will be tasked with creating a bouncy ball polymer!
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Design Challenge: Design a Bouncy Ball
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Design Challenge: Design a Bouncy Ball
In this design challenge, students will be tasked with creating a bouncy ball polymer!
Sixth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
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Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!
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Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
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Under What Conditions Do Potatoes Sprout The Fastest
Will potatoes spud or sprout faster in dry, dark, or cold conditions? Find out in this science fair project idea!
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Testing the Solubility of Common Liquid Solvents
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Testing the Solubility of Common Liquid Solvents
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.
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Testing the Solubility of Common Liquid Solvents
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Testing the Solubility of Common Liquid Solvents
In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.
Fourth Grade
Physical Science
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Regrow Cabbage: Vegetative Reproduction and Cloning Plants
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Regrow Cabbage: Vegetative Reproduction and Cloning Plants
Sixth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
What is vegetative reproduction? Find out how you can clone plants and regrow cabbage from a stem in this cool experiment!
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Regrow Cabbage: Vegetative Reproduction and Cloning Plants
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Regrow Cabbage: Vegetative Reproduction and Cloning Plants
What is vegetative reproduction? Find out how you can clone plants and regrow cabbage from a stem in this cool experiment!
Sixth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Sugar Crystallization
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Sugar Crystallization
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
This science fair project idea explores the different properties & interactions of sugar molecules.
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Sugar Crystallization
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Sugar Crystallization
This science fair project idea explores the different properties & interactions of sugar molecules.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Color and Heat Absorption
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Color and Heat Absorption
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.
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Color and Heat Absorption
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Color and Heat Absorption
The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.
Third Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Family Tree Craft
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Family Tree Craft
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!
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Family Tree Craft
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Family Tree Craft
Help your fifth grader trace your family's roots and interview all the living mothers to create a makeshift, 3-D family tree!
Fifth Grade
Earth and Space Science
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Passive Solar Heating
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Passive Solar Heating
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy
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Passive Solar Heating
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Passive Solar Heating
examine how passive solar heating works, measure temperature in a parked car on a sunny day. ways to use passive solar heating as an alternative, energy
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Angle of Heat
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Angle of Heat
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.
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Angle of Heat
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Angle of Heat
Science fair project which compares the rate of temperature change and the maximum temperature as a result of the angle of light radiation.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Design Challenge: Balloon Car
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Design Challenge: Balloon Car
Sixth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this challenge, students are tasked with creating a car that can be powered by a balloon!
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Design Challenge: Balloon Car
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Design Challenge: Balloon Car
In this challenge, students are tasked with creating a car that can be powered by a balloon!
Sixth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Growing Crystals
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Growing Crystals
Fifth Grade
Measurement
Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.
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Growing Crystals
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Growing Crystals
Science fair project in which you will examine how crystals are formed by creating your own crystal using charcoal briquettes, salt, and ammonia.
Fifth Grade
Measurement
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Bake a Chemistry Cake
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Bake a Chemistry Cake
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
Here's an experiment that will have your child experimenting with cake ingredients to learn about the chemical reactions that happen when a cake's in the oven.
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Bake a Chemistry Cake
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Bake a Chemistry Cake
Here's an experiment that will have your child experimenting with cake ingredients to learn about the chemical reactions that happen when a cake's in the oven.
Fifth Grade
Physical Science
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Homemade Frozen Yogurt
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Homemade Frozen Yogurt
Pre-K
Physical Science
Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!
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Homemade Frozen Yogurt
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Homemade Frozen Yogurt
Your kid can learn about the process of making frozen yogurt and enjoy a homemade, flavorful dessert. Experiment with this fun, chilly food!
Pre-K
Physical Science
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Design Challenge: Design a Roller Coaster
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Design Challenge: Design a Roller Coaster
Sixth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
In this challenge, students are tasked with creating a model roller coaster that a marble can travel through.
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Design Challenge: Design a Roller Coaster
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Design Challenge: Design a Roller Coaster
In this challenge, students are tasked with creating a model roller coaster that a marble can travel through.
Sixth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Heat Conduction
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Heat Conduction
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.
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Heat Conduction
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Heat Conduction
Examine which metal conducts more heat by boiling water in 3 pans made of aluminum, copper, and stainless steel.
Fourth Grade
Engineering and Science Inquiry
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Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs
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Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs
Fifth Grade
Life Science
Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.
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Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs
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Salinity and Hatching Brine Shrimp Eggs
Brine shrimp usually live in saltwater. Investigate how salt concentration (salinity) affects the rate at which brine shrimp eggs hatch.
Fifth Grade
Life Science
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