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

In this popcorn experiment, students can explore how two things made out of the same material can have very different appearances and densities.

Do you think you can blow down a sand castle with a mighty wind? Find out which material stands up best to erosion in this erosion experiment.

Here's a household scavenger hunt that shows kids the natural sources behind everyday objects...and builds reading skills, too!

Let your kid experiment with textures among fabric and other materials that are smooth, rough, soft, or slippery—and then they'll make a texture book!

Use natural materials to try out a new kind of weaving. Your child will enjoy gathering their materials outside and then using them to create a piece of art!

Create a self-portrait from natural materials in this collage craft activity!

Understanding absorption means understanding why certain fibers and materials can absorb water! Kids will see absorption in action in this simple project.

In this activity, your child will be challenged to use simple materials to create a catapult for a small, lightweight toy.

What is elasticity? Students will investigate how this concept applies to bouncing ball physics by testing the bounces of balls made out of different materials.

Use reusable, recyclable materials--along with a dose of imagination--to build a castle with first grade geometrical forms.

Give some of your local ladybugs a warm place to stay for the winter by making a ladybug home with recycled materials.

What better way to nurture your child's imagination than by making a fairy house out of materials found in nature!

By incorporating natural materials and the powers of observation, your child will become a backyard naturalist while building early writing and drawing skills!

Kids will conduct a cool limewater carbon dioxide test that can be performed with common household materials to learn about the chemistry of this common gas.

For this science fair project, kids will learn how to make a lemon battery. They can conduct this classic experiment using readily available materials.

Is that seed alive or not? Here's an exciting way for kindergarteners to make a seed museum that your child can watch, using simple household materials.

Use simple materials to build a "worm hotel" with your kindergarten soil scientist...and see what worms really do all day.

This adventurous art project will send kids on a scavenger hunt for fall materials they can use in their artwork. This craft also teaches kids about seasons.

For your budding first grade scientist, all you need is some simple, natural materials to create an amazing ant farm. Here's how to get started.

This science fair project examines how seeds hitchhike on animals and clothing.

Science fair project that examines albedo, and how this information is applied in the design of cars, sportswear, and other items. Which colors reflect light?

Learn whether Mylar Balloons last longer than Latex Balloons or vice versa.

Get down to the rubber with this science project that tests the effectiveness of different types of erasers.

This science fair project idea examines which type of insulation holds in the most heat.

Science fair project that examines the behavior of water and gravel in creek beds and the formation of sedimentary rocks.

Does your child love learning about dinosaurs? Does he like digging around in search of hidden treasures? In this fun activity he'll do both!

This easy and inexpensive paper towel science project introduces kids to important physical concepts like cohesion, adhesion, and capillarity.

In this fun design challenge, your child will get creative with making structures out of toothpicks and gumdrop candies.

In this free science fair project idea, we learn about surface tension and how it can support mass—in this case, a floating paper clip.