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In this science fair project, apply the principles of leverage and force by building six simple machines designed to set weights in motion.

You've heard the expression "burn rubber" but do you know how heat affects rubber? Examine the impact of temperature on rubber in this fun science experiment.

This science fair project idea examines the reason boats are shaped and engineered.

Work on finding means and medians in this fifth grade math card game.

The next time your child decides he needs to press restart on his wardrobe, don't ship his clothes off to Goodwill so fast.

The goal of this science fair project is to demonstrate different ways to generate static electricity and record its effects.

The objective of this science fair project is to observe the differences in heat absorption for darker colors vs. lighter colors.

The purpose of this science fair project is to study the properties of sugar and examine individual preferences for sugar and other sweeteners.

The objective of this science fair project is to analyze the effects of salinity and temperature on water.

This science fair project idea develops an understanding through experimentation of which shapes are the most structurally strong.

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 activity, your child will get a review of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division using classic domino pieces.

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

Here's an interactive, fast-paced game that will make your fifth grader feel more comfortable with simple equations.

Discover whether a metal will expand under hot water.

In this experiment we will be determining whether birds prefer certain colors of seed.

In this version of the classic card game, students will gain an understanding of equivalents and may not even realize it's a math review!

This science fair project idea determines what household items are good conductors of electricity.

In this fun science fair project idea learn about universal solvents and solutes and find out the solubility of several common liquid substances.

Magnets vary in strength. Have your young scientist figure out which kind of magnet is the strongest when you have him conduct this attractive experiment.

This science fair project idea studies which kind of rock (sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic) is most damaged by frozen water.

Show your child how to concoct a simple duo of household ingredients that changes color as acids and bases are added!

Wonder why bugs always fly around your lights at night? This experiment determines whether insects are attracted to the heat or the light.

This science fair project idea investigates how magnetism can defy the force of gravity.

Glass is see-through, but usually you can still see that it is there. In this experiment, we use baby oil to make glass go completely invisible.

Need to cool down on a hot summer night? This gazpacho recipe does the trick.

Let your fifth grader use his wits to challenge friends to complete their labyrinthine book of mazes!

Make your very own fortune cookies from paper and share good fortunes with family and friends.

Turn your leftover cranberry dressing into a sweet, rich bread with this holiday recipe.

This science fair project idea studies which brand of wintergreen candy produces the most sparks in the dark.